STEAM in the PARK – Voyageurs National Park, Day 2

What a day in the North Woods! We kicked things off with a camp breakfast to remember—hot pancakes, fluffy eggs, and crispy bacon that hit the spot. But the real highlight? Introducing our campers to someone we’ve known and loved for years—Moss!

Moss has been part of our world for a while, but today was the first time they got to share their deep knowledge of foraging with the whole crew. Together, we explored the trails, tasted nature’s offerings, and learned that food is truly life. Moss reminded us that we should eat to live, not live to eat. They even found a beautiful mushroom harvest and turned it into a forest-to-table lunch that left us all grateful and inspired.

After lunch, we had a powerful “Lunch and Learn” session with Kyra, a Field Fellow with Voyageurs Conservancy. She shared her journey into outdoor education and introduced the amazing career cards she created to spotlight the people behind the park. It was a perfect reminder that there are so many ways to build a life connected to nature.

Next up was Ambassador Rodney—also known as Ray Rod—who walked us through the carbon equation and gave us a lesson in grounding, both scientifically and spiritually.

Our free time was filled with fishing, swimming, hiking, journaling, napping, and all the things that make camp feel like home. After our delicious walking taco dinner, we headed to the docks for a plein air painting session under the setting sun.

To top it all off? Mountain pies by the campfire—white bread, butter, and pie filling toasted to golden perfection. A few brave campers even took their nightly dip in the lake around 8:30 (our version of bath time!).

Tomorrow, we’re hitting the water with the amazing Voyageurs Park Rangers—and we can’t wait.