Tag Archives: Baraga State Park

When a raptor needs the doctor

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Kathy

I promised Karma some photos from last Friday night when we drove to the Baraga State Park to meet some raptors from the Upper Michigan Raptor Rehabilitation and Wildlife Center. Barry was covering this story for his job at our local … Continue reading →

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Would you like to sleep in a tepee?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Kathy

Yesterday  in Wal-Mart, near the pickles, I nearly tripped over a Native American elder driving a cart.  Years ago, he led sweat lodges in our area in which I participated.  We prayed together, many of us in the dark tarped … Continue reading →

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The raptor program which did and didn’t happen

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Kathy

(The previously scheduled Raptor Program at the Baraga State Park Friday night did not happen.  The live raptors did not appear.  However, Tara, the handy Explorer Guide, provided a fascinating last-minute program about raptors–including stuffed owls–which left the guests entertained … Continue reading →

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How ’bout a 1600 mile hike around Lake Superior?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Kathy

  Some of you may remember the blog I wrote on March 26th about a couple from Minnesota with a passion for nature and adventure.  If you don’t recall the exact details please click here.  You will be delighted to … Continue reading →

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