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Bluefin Bay: Memories to Last a Lifetime

June 2008 -- as gasoline passed $4.00/gallon we resolved to vacation closer to home, 3 generations together at Bluefin Bay Resort.

With ebony waves lapping at our doorstep, oven baked pizzas and buttery catch--of--the--day served lakeside, the moonlit boardwalk led from smores--on--the--rocks to a shimmering outdoor swim.

Late-night games of Apples--to--Apples followed days of brisk waterfalls, ambling rock hunting, and meeting Superior one--on--one in a slim red kayak, the cheers of my family resounding in my ears.

This June we buried my father under a majestic oak tree, its branches stretched out wide. In six months cancer swooped down, spun him around, and whisked him away.

My travel photos reveal the lake's light reflected in his eyes, and his wide, easy grin.

The light lingers still there at Bluefin Bay, as do the memories.