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Robert Leonard's avatar

Wonderful stories and photos I can only dream of taking!

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Larry Stone's avatar

Thanks, Bob! We only encountered a bit of snow on the drive north - fortunately!

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Suzan Erem's avatar

Some beautiful photos, Larry!

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Larry Stone's avatar

Thanks, Suzan!

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Richard Gilbert's avatar

Larry—Thanks for taking us along. Wonderful column to remind us of nature’s beauty.

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Larry Stone's avatar

Thanks, Richard! I enjoy sharing.

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Tim Grover's avatar

I absolutely love the BW and Emily's pic! Brilliant as always Larry, wife & i need to get back there sometime.

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Larry Stone's avatar

We've long enjoyed that country - and Emily gives us more reasons to go there. Thanks, Tim.

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Gilbey Strub's avatar

What a great trip!

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Larry Stone's avatar

Yes, Gilbey. One our favorite parts of this wonderful world.

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Mary Ellen Miller's avatar

Terrific photos, Larry! I had a cabin on Cass Lake, middle northern MN, for 25 years, but spent many pleasant drives up the North Shore. Your pic of the Great Gray is awesome; I have never seen one. I am envious but appreciative of your sharing this adventure with us. Hugs.

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Larry Stone's avatar

Thanks, Mary Ellen! We were fortunate to see the Great Gray. Always a delight to travel the North Shore.

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you for taking us along on your trip to the North. It is beautiful.

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Larry Stone's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it. We love the North Shore in all seasons!

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David Thoreson's avatar

Great story. I loved it and I feel the same way about losing our winters.

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Larry Stone's avatar

Thanks, Dave! Even Okoboji doesn't seem to have had much winter!

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David Thoreson's avatar

No winter so far. The lakes froze in January and the ice may be going out again. Climate change is real, even though the GOP is stripping the science from school curriculums.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Fantastic. I agree our Iowa winter has been less than I like. Great trip!!!

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Larry Stone's avatar

Thanks, Steve! We lucked out on decent driving weather.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Right that part of winter can be a mess 😄

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