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Warrior Fish

July 26, 2025 by Brian Hruska

A young boy catches the northern pike of his dreams during a family fishing vacation, but ultimately chooses to release the magnificent 'warrior fish' back to its freedom rather than mount it as a trophy.

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What Makes a Summer Vacation

July 26, 1968 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Donna paints a vivid, poetic picture of the perfect summer vacation through a series of sensory snapshots—from children fishing and swimming at a lake to the simple pleasure of quiet moments by the fire after sandy, sun-filled days.

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See the Forrest by Time Machine

December 26, 1967 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A family discovers that snowmobiling through remote northern forests offers more than winter recreation—it becomes a magical 'time machine' that transports them to pristine wilderness and provides an antidote to the pressures of modern suburban life.

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Winter Jewels

December 26, 1967 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Donna recounts a magical winter snowmobiling adventure in northern Wisconsin that culminated in a breathtaking night safari through frost-covered wilderness where every tree and branch sparkled like suspended jewels in the starlight.

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