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I was 40 years old when my son’s Boy Scout troop took me canoeing...

I was 40 years old when my son’s Boy Scout troop took me canoeing. Many memories have been made along the way, but I’ll never forget when I learned that balance is helpful when stepping into the canoe.

Canoeing has taught me many lessons.  I now know that oars float.  I learned that you should wear good shoes – flip-flops tend to fall off during difficult portages.  And finally, I will always remember that there is nothing more peaceful than gliding across a Minnesota lake at sunrise.

As I have gotten older, my love of the outdoors has expanded.  I also enjoy getting lost while hiking in the woods, taking my chances on “Death Tube” on Upper Hay Lake, and biking with Minnesota’s second state bird – The Mosquito!

I can’t wait to share these experiences with my grandchildren.

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