Between flights at O’Hare, rode the L Downtown. Finally visited the Tadao Ando gallery at the Institute of Art. This peaceful place, with the 16 permanent pillars, was a refuge for some after 9/11. Next weekend we’ll sleep in a place designed by Ando on the island of Naoshima.
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Snapshots: Superior Hiking Trail 2019
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Snapshots: Superior Hiking Trail 2019
This week, blue daubs guided us, as they do every year around this time. We stayed on the North Shore of Lake Superior in two lodges (at Lutsen and Tofte) and hiked sections of the Superior Hiking Trail. The plan for each day was simple: take to the trails after a cooked breakfast. Two days… Continue reading Snapshots: Superior Hiking Trail 2019
Wild Rivers
We’ve walked beside several wild rivers this week. Temperance River towards the end of our final hike before we head home tomorrow.
Fungi
Fungi clustered, we hiked.
CCC Trails
The first part of our hike took us past several waterfalls as Cascade River tumbled towards Lake Superior. The trails were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. I’d applaud the return of the Corps.
Looking towards Lake Superior
On our hike, today, looking towards Lutsen and Lake Superior.
Fair-Weather Hiking
Today we were fair-weather hikers. When there was a pause in the rain, we took to the trail.
Blue Daubs
Blue daubs guided us, as they do every year around this time. Superior Hiking Trail near Lutsen.
Superior Hiking Trail 2019
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