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We camped this week with family making memories with two of our granddaughters. Our camp spot was on a small little lake where we could fish, kayak, bike and enjoy the ending days of summer. Sitting around the campfire in the evening we could hear loons, cayotes and barred owls in the background.

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The fragrant water lilies are always fun to see while kayaking.

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Close-up.

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Sunflowers

Lots of other flowers were blooming.

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American Lady

The pollinators were out adding additional color to the landscape. The spots on this American Lady help to chase away predators. They look almost like a space alien’s head.

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Chorus Frog

Our granddaughters love searching for frogs and toads. This chorus frog was sticking it’s head out from a lily pad.

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We biked part of the Munger Trail in Jay Cooke State Park on our way home.

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The St Louis river gorge is quite spectacular even at low water levels.

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