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The Realness Factor

By: OakIsland On: Mar 27, 2015 Categories: About Laketrails No Comments

It was nearing early evening on the first day of trail, and the intense sunshine and whipping wind were beginning to drain both campers’ and guides’ energy. As we munched on granola bars my co-guide and I asked our campers what they wanted...

Laketrails Connections

By: OakIsland On: Mar 26, 2015 Categories: Laketrails Memories No Comments

Laketrails Connections

Laketrails Memories

I first became a Laketrailer back in the 50’s as a camper. Then I returned in the 60’s as a guide. My three children spent many summers on Oak Island with their dad as the Camp Director. So my heart is full of great memories. Decades later...

Oak Island – Laketrails Base Camp

By: OakIsland On: May 31, 2014 Categories: Laketrails Memories Comments Disabled

Oak Island – Laketrails Base Camp

Laketrails Memories

My life changed when I set foot on Oak Island, and my story is not unique. Many scared, anxious campers and staff (like myself) in the past have signed up for Laketrails without really understanding what it actually was they were signing up for. I knew...

Chick Lake

By: OakIsland On: May 12, 2014 Categories: Laketrails Memories No Comments

Chick Lake

Laketrails Memories

Chick Lake… Like most camp sites I’ve been to in Lake of the Woods, I can close my eyes and instantly be back there. I can see the campsite with tents set up and a lit fire. The granite campsite gently slopes up to flat tent spots, with...

The Last Night

By: OakIsland On: Apr 28, 2014 Categories: Laketrails Memories Comments Disabled

The Last Night

Laketrails Memories

It was the last night of our five-day excursion out on trail, so naturally the entire crew was exhausted. The summer sun was setting, and we knew we still had about three hours of paddling to get back to Base Camp. We left the decision up to the campers:...

Astronaut takes Wilderness Award, Laketrails experiences to Space Station

When Army Col. Mark Vande Hei travels to the International Space Station (ISS) in March 2017, he will...
News from the Island

I found some spare time to write while campers are back in their cabins getting ready to compete in the...
Favorite Laketrails Memories

One of my favorite Laketrails memories involves a particular paddle back to Base Camp. We had taken...
A Beautiful Place

At Laketrails, some of us are lucky to be part of an amazing staff, working in an incredibly gorgeous...
What is Laketrails?

When folks ask what Laketrails is, I usually ask how much time they have. Then I typically offer a 30-second...