I chose the theme this month and I decided to go with Traditions. I’m actually not sure why I chose that theme for this time of year when our normal traditions haven’t even begun yet. Then it dawned on me that I don’t have to go with the normal holiday traditions, surely we have other traditions that I could photograph. So I decided to choose photos from our family tradition of vacationing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
My parents took me up there for the first time when I was 8. My dad had vacationed at a little rustic resort there throughout his childhood, and he wanted to take us there as well. Those little cabins quickly became a home away from home for me. With the resort having 6 cabins and a house that you could rent out, extended family often came with us as well.
Upon arriving to the Northwoods, you are met with the light sent of pine on the air. The sound of kids’ laughter echoes over the lake and up through the trees. The screen doors of the cabins swing closed quickly causing a slam that echoes through the trees as well. Sandy gravel is all over, so each step you take you hear the gravel crunching beneath your shoes. When you step into the cabins a slight musty smell mixed with cedar meets your nose. The resort is nestled deep into the Northwoods away from cell service. There are no TVs in the cabins either. It is truly an unplugged vacation in which you are immersed in nature. It is one of my favorite traditions!!
From spending our days out on the lake, to our evenings enjoying popcorn and playing pool in the lodge, to ending our nights out gazing at shooting stars and the Milky Way out on the dock, this tradition is one that will be near and dear to my heart. It holds so many amazing memories of precious time spent with family in the one of the most amazingly beautiful places.
Thanks so much for stopping by to see my interpretation!! Head on over to Janet’s blog to see her amazing images by clicking HERE!!
