Friday, September 11, 2026

International camping trip

 We enjoyed our Labor Day with an international camping trip- to Canada. We had beautiful weather - got to hike and swim. 




Stairs 
Gooseberry state park 

One night in Grand Marias to break up the drive - still one my favorite spots 
Got to use our passports 

Canadian candy !  

Of course the boys go to the edge 

Super scary cliff 

Got some Canadian dollars 


Neat little town on sleeping giant provencial park 

Cool bridge in Canada 









Trails :) best way to distract your brain 


Kinda like the north shore but bigger with more island and almost felt like mountain vibes 


Just the 4 of us - missed Axel and Syd 
This part had a rope to help you get up the rocks to a super cool look out spot 
Going on hikes 



Where we stayed 


Super clear and cold water 
Enjoying socking in the lake on our tubes - quick walk from the campsite to White sand lake 
Rest stops 

Axel goes to college

Axel starts his college adventure! He is going to Winona State University for engineering. We did the drop off and helped him set up his dorm. As we were driving away Brian said well can’t believe we didn’t cry - insert me ugly crying in the front seat. Weird happy sad proud tears. Can’t believe my little blue eyes boy is going to college! Axel I hope you know how stinking proud I’m am of you and I’m excited to be a part of your audience as you navigate all these next steps. 
His dorm - he has a ‘suite’ 4 separate rooms with shared bathroom with only his three rommies. Focus hard, study a ton and have fun. I’m here anytime you need snack, a drive, a talk… seriously anything! 
Saying see you soon to the bros 
His room -