I know approximately where it is, but I have never been there, and I am pretty sure I will not be going anytime soon. However, I have heard this story of my dad and older brother going there so many times, I feel like I was there with them.
Until now, I didn’t even know where it is, but I have heard this story so many times, I can see the whole incident in my mind, and had begun to think I was there for the event that Todd describes.
The only camping and railroad trip I remember is the first time Dad had I when to Hawk Junction fishing. We got there very late and, in the dark, and didn’t realize we were setting up on the outside of a curve in the railroad. We were awakened by the sound of the engine starting up. Looking out of the tent, we could see the engine light shining right at us. It started moving, and the light started getting bigger and was clearly coming toward us. About the time we were thinking of jumping out of the tent to avoid being run over, the light swerved, and the train passed us and continued on. The next morning, the situation was very clear. I don’t remember if we moved to a new campsite, but I’m sure we never camped there again.
This Wawa Regional Context: The nearby 33rd Annual Wawa Ice Fishing Derby, a major regional event, concluded in early March 2025, featuring large prizes for top catches, including a 17.11-pound lake trout..
