Great Camp
While on the Lake Bemidji State Park Trail between two parts of Big Bass Lake, I noticed the similarities of Northern Minnesota and New England. Particularly New Hampshire. The history of Adirondack architecture has always fascinated me and I am sorry to have not explored it when I was living in Vermont. Today I saw an island with a house perched on it and I wondered about its quality. Its livability, or current habitation. The thought of boarding up a house for the winter is saddening to me. The value I have for Place is perhaps stronger than most. To not have taken part in the unique New England architecture is perhaps a saving grace for me. For I may have never departed. One reckoning I have is the varying sacrifice it requires to build a beautiful rustic home in different regions of the country. Breathtaking historic architecture is scarce in Northern Minnesota. Overall, it seems that excessive design is not welcomed here. Its exciting to imagine living in an era where famous movie stars can hire construction of marvelous rustic cabins, Great Camps, as their temporary vistas. Knowing that I thrive in sharing my time with a multiplicity of Places, near and far, that lifestyle appeals to me. But here, it seems there is a greater reward for modesty. Owning a practical home in a beautiful land, that was built by your friends and neighbors with all the money you could spare, is unique if not for its simplicity and is a dream my fellow Minnesotans can admire.
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