Behind the Headlines

By Stephanie A

With it’s somewhat spooky moniker, I’ve always been a little curious about this piece of land. I’d heard about its probable acquisition into the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge awhile ago and now, it’s happened. Yesterday there was a little ceremony and official announcement that the 49 acres that once comprised the Lady of the Lake youth camp will now be part of the refuge.

Though I’m generally reluctant to link from one blog to another, I think it’s worth it in this case. Anyone who wants to get a sense of what the Lady of the Lake land looks like, check out Erie Hiker/Monroe Expatriate’s blog at www.blogsmonroe.com/expatriate/?p=1062. It’s very much like a virtual tour of the place.

You can look for more detailed info on the whole official aspect of the land acquisition in today’s MEN or check at the web site www.monroenews.com.

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge has more information too. Check out: www.fws.gov/midwest/detroitriver/.

Something that kept occurring to me, as someone who has never fully explored the land: what kind of camping experience was this for the kids? All I picture is overwhelming wetland and mosquitoes. Does anyone remember camping there?