Backpacking

I developed an appreciation for backpacking while in college. This is the first trip I have been on without Courtney. We went to North Manitou Island, which is near Traverse City. I took several college students on the trip. We almost received a ticket from the National Park Service for being close to the water, luckily Rick and Dave saved the day. They moved their tent back earlier in the day and that is what spared us. It is good to get away from the routine. It is also good to carry everything you need on your back. Backpacking helps balance the message the world continually sends us of needing more of everything.