Her summer job as a Park Ranger on Bear Island was her dream "cum" true. She had not imagined getting in touch with nature would include a large lumberjack, kinky campers, and losing her clothes so often.
After this summer, she would always refer to this natural park as "Bare" Island.
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"Mandy you received a letter!" her Mom yelled to her from the other room as she entered the front door. "I think it is for your summer job with the Park Service!"
Mandy came running from the other room to get the letter. This was the moment. She was anxious that it would be an acceptance letter. If that were the case, it would be great. She just finished her third year in college studying Biology and was eager to have something to do. The summer was long! She had applied as a Park Ranger with the National Park Services for one of the Islands in the Northern Lakes.
She opened the letter.
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"Dear Ms. Kennedy,
We are pleased to confirm that you have been selected to work as "Park Ranger" in the National Parks Service. You shall be stationed at "Bear" Island. This is a special post because the island is only accessible by a ferry that operates only two days a week.
Being a specialized station with few campers allowed at one time, your responsibilities are to enforce the rules, regulations, and policies of the national parks, as well as to be a point of contact for any problems. Since the island is approximately 4 square miles, you will be required to make rounds a few times a week. From the base camp, where you are stationed, there is a logging area a couple of miles away at the north end of the island.
Additionally, During this period the logging company shall be operating. So, you will be required to check on their operational compliance.
We do hope that you will accept the offer. We believe that you shall be an excellent addition to our team and we are pleased that you will form a part.
Welcome aboard!"
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1 Ferry....Arriving:
"Mandy, are you really sure about this?" her Mom said as Mandy was about to board the ferry. "You will be alone on that island for days on end. What if something happens?"
"All aboard!" The man in the sea conductor uniform said in a baritone voice, interrupting and providing the perfect cover for Mandy. Even the conspicuous and oversized belly of the conductor could not conceal the object of his gaze. He looked at this girl, from her toes to her head. In those flash instants, maybe he was recalling his youth and how he would pursue this sexy red cherry blond hair girl in khaki shorts and shirt -- her Park uniform. Now, with his unflattering middle age, he could only admire her good looks, the warm glow in her skin, and the accentuated freckles from the summer. But such pleasures were good enough for the man with what appeared a jolly and congenial demeanor.
"Oh Mom, nothing will happen," she reassured her as she adjusted her overstuffed backpack, and hiked it up further bending her long slender sexy legs. "Besides, I am in contact with the base here in the Cove and there are the campers and loggers coming and going to the island as well."
"But what about the black bears?"
"They are more interested in eating berries than people," she giggled. "Besides, they are always mating during these months."
She kissed her mom on the cheek.
"Don't worry, we are in contact once a week when the ferry comes...."
The conductor retreated up the deck, and the horn of the ferry sounded indicating that it was about to stow away...
Mandy turned and rapidly boarded the ramp as the motors of the ferry began to spin. Once on the deck of the Ferry, she turned and waved to her mother.
She couldn't imagine that she wasn't just going to the Park to work, but to live out the most erotic and sexy moments of her life.
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2. The backdrop and some old tales
As the Ferry pulled off from Gulls Cove, even the beginning of summer, the morning waves of the Lake remind her of how very precarious these icy waters can be. She looked out across the vast water that seemed like an ocean. From the schoolbooks, she remembers the eerily same date of November 10 that two infamous White Hurricanes produced what some would later call the "three sisters" waves that would claim the LC Waldo in 1913 and the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. The fierce Northern gales sent the ships to their icy tombs.
She thought of all these things as, even now, the deep blue waters demanded respect as the Ferry left the shore. At these northern latitudes, one had the sensation that winter was just around the corner, and the warm breeze was a fleeting respite.
3. The new park ranger...
"Henry Meskill here," the tall skinny, and nerdy-looking man in the Park uniform said, "You must be Mandy. Mandy Kennedy?"
"Yes," she said struggling with her awkwardly stuffed backpack that with to and fro of the voyage seemed to make the bag even more unwieldy than before. "Nice to meet you," as she extended her hand.
"Glad to meet you," the man said enthusiastically and happy with the prospect of being relieved of his duties for a few months. "I'll fill you in on a few details, and then I'll be off."
"You must be looking forward to it?"
"You bet I am. Yes-sir-ree, goin' south for a bit. To see the folks, like," he said with an undeniable twang.
The park ranger was stationed on the island during the entire year, except for the very cruel months of January and February.
"Here, let me help you with your bag," as he grabbed the backpack.
She let him with much appreciation. She grabbed the other smaller bags of special rations as well as other "personal" effects that she had brought with her.
"There's ya park ranger cabin, aye..yonder," the man pointed by jerking his head in the direction.
It was a wooden structure positioned about halfway up the slope from the dock landing and just before the tree line. There were two large pine trees that protected it from the brunt of the Southwestern winds if they blew, but for the most part, had a clear view of the lake and dock.
To the sides of the cabin, there were small clearings with tents. These were the areas for designated campsites.
They walked together towards the cabin.
"First time for ya as a Ranger, I take it?"
"Yeah," she smiled back at him. "I am really excited about it."
"Great job! I love it. Pay sucks, but the air is good," he chuckled like a dying horse at his profound observation.
She smiled back and forced a laugh in an attempt to form part of her new guild as a fellow coworker.
"It's really pretty here," she said informally.
"Ya, well you read the guide to tell the folks that come here. Ya know, what they put in the brochure. A boreal forest, comprised mostly of pine, spruce, and larches. Years ago, these parts were quarries for brownstone that they shipped down to the city. My gran' pa told me 'bout that."
She listened.
"Now, it's up to us to protect these parts," he said proudly as if defending the fatherland with a deep sense of patriotism.
Just then, Mandy heard a woman and looked over to the Campsite area. She was startled to see a beautiful woman completely nude. The woman was gathering her things and apparently getting ready to leave on the ferry. Henry realized Mandy was looking at the woman.
"That there is Emily. A real ticket! hot-dog, yes-sir-ree," he said with a grin and starting with his horse-like laughter. "She spends the entire time in the buff. Ya know, naked as a jay-bird. And a real looker, and a set of....." he caught himself, remembering he was talking to a girl and not just another male coworker. "Oh sorry..."
"That's allowed? I mean, being naked like that?"
"Sure. No problem. This is nature."
"But, she is naked in front of all the other campers?" Mandy asked surprised and incredulously.
"Yeah. She doesn't mind. And neither do they. She doesn't bring any clothes. Not a stitch! And she's as natural as a 'possum in a 'Taters' banquet," he horse-chuckled again then paused. "Damn thing to be talking to her and she is completely naked, I'll tell ya! But then ya gets used t' it after a while. Yes-sir-ree. At first, she was embarrassed, but then after so many weeks like that, she would sit amongst all the campers as if she was fully dressed," he was lost in his thoughts. "Real pretty, that Emily."
"Oh my!" Mandy watched the woman gather her things and start to walk towards the ferry completely naked. As they walked forward, Mandy turned and continued to watch Emily.
"To tell you the truth, I don't think I ever saw Emily with clothes on," he said as if pondering a deep question.
"Do any of the other campers walk around naked?"
"Sometimes. But, not like Emily. Occasionally there are those that go skinny dipping, but not like Emily. No sir-ree," he paused with fondness, "Emily is one heck of a gal."
Something in Mandy suddenly clicked. She could not imagine that this was possible.
"But, I have to warn ya," he said lowering his voice to guard a secret between the two of them. "The campers can get a bit 'frisky' - ifs ya knows what I means." He paused looking at her, "Ya know, between them all."
Mandy looked at him incredulously.
"Do you mean ...?"