Dec 11, 2025 | Nature
During the months of May through August, camp is in FULL swing, filled with excitement and laughter. Then September rolls around, wedding bells ring, and camp activities are put away. Once the dust settles, literally, after we blow out the cabins, it gets dusty and...
May 8, 2025 | Nature
Ally here! It is with a heavy heart that I present to you Hoggy the Hognose snake’s Obituary. This was a hard one to write Foley Fam, I’m not going to lie. Hoggy had been at Camp Foley for as long as I have been coming to camp as a camper. He was one of...
Apr 3, 2025 | Nature
One of the best parts of Camp Foley is our beautiful waterfront on Lower Whitefish Lake in Pine River, Minnesota. Whether you’re swimming, canoeing, or fishing off the dock, the lake is full of amazing wildlife that makes summer at camp even more special. Here are...
Jan 23, 2025 | Nature
Nature’s Winter Sleepers As winter rolls in across Minnesota, and Camp Foley becomes quieter, with many animals retreating into hibernation. Hibernation, a state of dormancy that helps animals survive cold months when food is scarce, is common in some species...
Jan 9, 2025 | Nature
This past Saturday we had something wild happen here at Foley… Around 2-3 pm on Saturday, January 4th, those of us living here near Foley and Whitefish Lake experienced mysterious loud booms and ground tremors. This is called a frost quake, or cryoseism—this can...
Nov 28, 2024 | Nature
They live below! Ever wondered what kind of animals are living right beneath your feet here at Foley? Turns out lots of different kinds! From mammals and reptiles to lots of different insects, many creatures call the underground home here at Foley. We wanted to...
