Ah, camping! One of my favorite things to do when the weather is nice.
I see you've camped in the Boundary Waters, Puddleglum. When we were younger (
) we went there just about every summer. The Northern Lights reflected on the calm waters, and the loons echoing each night, were awesome memories.
I enjoy camping primarily in state and national parks. Favorites include any of those along the shores of Lake Superior in Minnesota and Upper Michigan, as well as Rocky Mountain, Olympic, and Grand Teton National Parks.
Stories...I could tell you stories.
I sometimes time my solo camping trips to coincide with New Moon so the sky will be nice and dark. Once, the sky at dusk appeared all white and milky-colored, and I thought haze was moving in. But that disappointment turned to amazement when I realized I was actually seeing Northern Lights so bright that I could write by them after dark.
One of our last trips to the Boundary Waters included a friend who brought along his German shepherd. We joked that the dog would tell us if a bear came along. One night, we'd just settled into our tents when a bear did visit us! The dog - very wisely - didn't make a sound.