#lakesakakawea

[outhereontheprairie]

First boat day was July 10! (Way too late in my opinion!) And it was a gorgeous day for it! Almost no wind and so muggy the water felt great. As you can see, Murph was very much a part of things. He just loves the lake so much and is never more well behaved than when he is on the boat. I actually managed to swim quite a bit - it was almost like physical therapy for me. And I could kneel on the SUP board, not quite recovered enough to stand yet. The day after my incisions were very sore but not in a bad way. We are never more happy or at peace than when we are on the lake. It’s just a healing place. Whether we are swimming or tubing or just sitting in the boat eating cherries 🍒 (yes we did that yesterday 😆) it’s always a good time! 🚤 #outhereontheprairie #lakesakakawea #lakeday #boatday #boating #tricolorcorgi #corgisofinstagram #northdakotasummer (at Government Bay - Lake Sakakawea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRSY59Tr6WI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[outhereontheprairie]

"Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love—that makes life and nature harmonize." -George Eliot 🍂 “Our” bay, Lake Sakakawea #outhereontheprairie #nortdakota #northdakotafall #lakesakakawea #northdakotalegendary #northdakotalife #northdakotaliving #northdakotaphotographer #capturenorthdakota #igersnorthdakota #midwestlivingmag #midwestest #lakeday #fall #autumn #firstdayoffall (at Lake Sakakawea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdrldAgprx/?igshid=owqkbgeqoqme

[outhereontheprairie]

Our first day of fall was kicked off by our last boat day because it was sooo warm! 85+ degrees - how could we stay away? We launched from Wolf Creek for the first time which was fun, and we generally admired the gorgeous fall scenery around us! Plus, we finally remembered to bring the ipod. We listened to Jimmy Buffett and The News from Lake Wobegone and generally felt nostalgic and basked in the sun. Husband and Murph got out there on the SUP board and so did dad! I did for a bit as well. We also boated past a float plane so that was cool! The only thing I love more than the lake in summer is the lake in fall 🍂🌊 #outhereontheprairie #nortdakota #northdakotafall #lakesakakawea #northdakotalegendary #northdakotalife #northdakotaliving #northdakotaphotographer #capturenorthdakota #igersnorthdakota #midwestlivingmag #midwestest #lakeday #supboard #fall #autumn #firstdayoffall (at Lake Sakakawea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdrJGogiAX/?igshid=kwdn1n2n7wjn

[outhereontheprairie]

No filter needed on this incredible purple sand on my favorite beach at Lake Sakakawea 🌊 #outhereontheprairie #fortstevensstatepark #northdakota #northdakotalegendary #lakesakakawea #northdakotaspring #sand #beach #purplesand #purple (at Fort Stevenson State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Vc_3rA4Tv/?igshid=1ue3xuf9r3dta

[outhereontheprairie]

When I was growing up, we lived so close to the lake that we went all the time. It was my home. And my mom’s family had a trailer on the beach of another lake. Lakes were my childhood. My happy place. Now we are lucky if we get out on the lake more than a few times a summer. What I wouldn’t give to have that access again. Having a lake house is just a dream now. Or having a boat. Or jetski. Even a canoe. I’m grateful to have boat access at all. Grateful to still live near enough to my favorite lake that it’s a short drive. Some people don’t have those things ever. So, I guess some dreams just stay in the past. No more lake houses or living out on the boat. But we do still get beautiful days like today. Just dad and us and the dogs, enjoying the water and sunshine. That little taste of happiness comes back. It’s wonderful. I’m grateful. ☀️ #outhereontheprairie #lakesakakawea #lakeday #northdakotasummer (at Riverdale, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz4onWAgaf8/?igshid=hy3xyk3vqnoo

[outhereontheprairie]

My happy place. #outhereontheprairie #lakesakakawea #northdakota #northdakotasummer #lakeday #boating (at Wolf Creek Public Use Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz581HyAi2t/?igshid=1ogc6b0kxqrdo

[outhereontheprairie]

Sunset on the lake has always been a favorite time for me. Things get peaceful. You can just hear the waves and the rocking of the boat. When I was a kid it signaled the end of boating and I would curl up in/on a pile of beach towels under the dash on the passengers side of the boat and feel very warm and safe. The lake always feels like home to me. 🌅 #outhereontheprairie #northdakota #northdakotalegendary #northdakotalife #northdakotaliving #northdakotaphotographer #northdakotaprairie #capturenorthdakota #northdakotasky #northdakotaculture #prairielake #lakesakakawea #northdakotalake #lake #lakesunset #lakelife #boatlife (at Riverdale, North Dakota)

[outhereontheprairie]

Taken days ago when the heatwave started back up but the skies were still blue. I think Murphy truly had the most fun - he was so many layers deep in swim/squirm in sand/swim/squirm in sand - he slept well that night! This whole evening was wild, honestly. I just need some peace… 🌊 #outhereontheprairie #lakesakakawea #fortstevensonstatepark #northdakota #northdakotasummer (at Fort Stevenson State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSp-hXbLJxJ/?utm_medium=tumblr