Great Lakes, Great Times

Lake Kimball at Camp Henry, MI

So it most certainly has been a long time since I have updated but let me tell you that I have been one busy fella. With working at camp in Maryland, to having attended 3 weddings (one being my sister's) it has been a great summer with friends and family.
Now as of last month, I landed a job as a program specialist at a camp in none other than 'pure' Michigan. That's right, I've moved my adventures out west a little bit and so far it has been a beautiful experience (minus the 10 and 1/2 hour drive.) Camp Henry rests right outside of historic Newaygo, just miles from Grand Rapids and sits quaintly along Lake Kimball. This too has quite a bit of history behind it, which I am still learning.
What makes this place so great to me is that it reminds me a lot of home, walking through wetland trails, seeing many alluring lakes and country sides that are pretty fantastic. I haven't done a lot of exploring yet but I'll be sure to keep you updated.
As for other lakes, I had the pleasure of joining two of my very good friends for a camping trip in Raystown, PA last week. Considering I have been up in that area quite often, this is my first time to Raystown Lake. This place is no joke, absolutely breathtaking. My friend Tori's 'pop' took us out for the day in his new pontoon boat and we swam around the clear waters and even did some cliff jumping...pretty stellar. As we were out on the lake, I was learning a little bit about the lake and how it is covering an old town that was cleared out to help prevent flooding for the other towns and cities further down the state. Tori's great relative actually lived in the town before it was flooded and they were paid a pretty penny for their property, pretty neat, eh?!! But as we were floating about, we could see trees still standing in the water...kinda creepy if you ask me, but cool at the same time. Later in the evening we camped out right by the water and enjoyed the sunset by the fire and just began to appreciate the finer things in life. But nothing can beat a gorgeous day on the lake with a cold one and some beef jerky ;) A perfect getaway.
Until next time, cheers.