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Special Event
Event
Woman in the Wild: The Lydia Torry Story
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Across from Ranger Contact Station at Crane Lake. To the right of the boat launch on grass.Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Time:
5:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Description
Described by a reporter as, "...not only the cutest but perhaps one of the most remarkable women in the North Country," Lydia Torry lived alone on the remote Kubel Island until her late 80s. Join us to learn about the tenacity, resourcefulness, and character that Lydia used to survive the harsh climate of the north woods and to connect with all those she met.
Suggested: bring camp chairs and bug spray.
Reservation or Registration: No
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