The elements, the wildlife, other campers on the river and unforeseen circumstances forced campers and counselors to remain on guard at all times. But, adventures were adventures, and unexpected incidents occurred, which were handled as they arose. Some were fun, some were funny and some were dangerous, but all were memorable. “My most vivid memory […]
Geraldine Folkert
Homesickness–#6
“My best friend at the time was going with me to Maqua. It was her first time away from home, a fact I could scarcely believe, since she was already fourteen. Her family was somewhat dysfunctional, as I look back on it. Her parents eventually divorced and her father was an alcoholic, so being the […]
It’s A Tradition!
Some of the girls were dropped off at camp and loved “being free and away from home”, said Carolyn Stanton, who spent glorious years during the late forties and fifties when her parents took their vacation in July. Debi Gottlieb’s parents had a cottage in Tawas, so they would drop her off and go to […]
Camp Maps—
The 10×14 ft. muslin map, created by horseback riding instructors Mary Lou Goggin and Kay Connor in 1961, still graces the lodge wall to this day. Mary Lou has few memories of actually making this map and Kay has not been found to question her on her memories, but it hangs from the ceiling […]