Superior Hiking Trail 2016

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2016

Our Annual Walk on Fall Leaves
Every October, after the peak of Fall foliage has subsided, we head up to the North Shore of Lake Superior to walk sections of the Superior Hiking Trail. We like this time of year: the trails are uncrowded, the temperatures are good for hiking, and mosquitoes are done for the year. Besides, we don’t need… Continue reading Our Annual Walk on Fall Leaves
Gorp Components
Gorp Components

Stocked up on trail snacks for our next excursion:–Gorp–Rice cracker mix–Wasabi peas–Carob raisins–Sesame sticks

Hills Above Duluth
Hills Above Duluth

Walked in the hills above Duluth.

Naniboujou Lodge
Naniboujou Lodge

Monday: escaped to Naniboujou Lodge for 2 nights, Lake Superior, 30 miles from the Canadian border. No Internet/cell signal/radio/TV/Tr_mp.

Devil’s Kettle
Devil’s Kettle

Tuesday, on our walk: Devil’s kettle, Brule River, northeast Minnesota.

From Oberg Mountain
From Oberg Mountain

On one of our three walks today: one of many views from Oberg Mountain.

Fungi on Cedar Stump
Fungi on Cedar Stump

One of many magical sightings on our Superior Trail walk from Oberg Mountain to Temperance River. Fungi community on cedar stump.

Maple Forest
Maple Forest

Walked north on the Superior Hiking Trail through a forest of maples towards Cross River, then Temperance River.

Mist Rolling off Lake Superior
Mist Rolling off Lake Superior

The mist rolled off Lake Superior onto Bluefin Bay where we’ve been staying for the last three nights.

Our Annual Walk on Fall Leaves
Our Annual Walk on Fall Leaves

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