Hiked Arikok National Park.
Category: Move
Walking on Frozen Water
My walking path today: the surface of Lake of the Isles. Next time I visit the lake, the path will be gone.
Kauai in a Box
A couple months ago, my partner, Dwight, announced he had some spare vacation days. That was my cue to rush to the computer and put together a trip to the island of Kauai (Hawaii) based on previous visits: Kauai in a Box. How you approach Kauai depends on your definition of activity. The Kauai.com list of…… Continue reading Kauai in a Box
Coastal Trail
Hiked coastal trail, then late lunch at Duke’s (Lihue) before heading for the airport. LIH–HNL, HNL–SEA, SEA–MSP.
Swamp Hike
Kalalau Valley. We paused here then hiked swamp trails. We’ve backpacked to this valley then camped by the ocean.
Kalalau Trail
Hiked half the Kalalau Trail, in, out. Previously posted this and this.
Kite Skiers
On our 3-lake walk today: kite skiers on Lake Calhoun, downtown Minneapolis in the background.
What “Dangerous Windchill?”
What dangerous windchill? My nephews had a blast. We also ran through the skyways of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Circular Street Car
Circular street car on my walk today. The cold, dry snow squeaked under my feet.
Urban Hike: Disputed Tracks
I sometimes wake in the night and listen for a distant train, a steady rumble as locomotives pull a mile of freight cars. Oil from North Dakota, coal from Wyoming or Montana, grain from Minnesota or North Dakota.I’m standing next to the railroad. The first snow of winter has melted, fresh snow is falling. It’s…… Continue reading Urban Hike: Disputed Tracks