Ice Ridges on Whitefish

Feb 24, 2022 | Nature

So, maybe I am the only one that has never heard of an ‘Ice Ridge’, but after this winter I now know what they are! Take a look at what Whitefish Lakes massive ice sheet can do. Now what are Ice Ridges? Ice ridges are caused by the pushing action of a lake’s ice...

Maintaining Whitefish — Don’t Let Invasive Species In!

Feb 21, 2019 | Nature

Let’s get deep for a second. Let’s talk about one of the most incredible aspects of Camp Foley. Let’s put aside the friendships and the skills learned over summer for just a minute. We’re going to discuss how fortunate we are to be located on...

Camp Creature – The Bald Eagle

Oct 18, 2018 | Nature

Eagle mid-flight. (Photo by Alli Faricy) Ever seen the majestic bird of prey that represents America as its National Symbol?  They are an impressive sight!  We are lucky enough to see them quite regularly out on nature trips and during our environmental education...

Camp Creature – Common Loon

Jan 14, 2013 | Nature

Photo: Alli Faricy As the evening waves break across the shoreline of Whitefish Lake, a beautiful yet haunting sound can be heard echoing through the tall pine trees that guard the grounds of Camp Foley.  Again, the sound pierces through the silence: Woooo –...

What’s eating you?

Jun 6, 2012 | Nature

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the unofficial state bird…the mosquito! There are very few animals on Earth that evoke such a feeling of misery as the mosquito. And, if you have ever visited Camp Foley I am sure you have had the pleasure of being woken up in the...