I leave right after presenting on New Zealand and enter dense bush filled with ferns and birdsong.
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North Country Trail
The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the United States stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont. I have hiked the Superior Hiking Trail, the Kekekabic and the Border Route.
Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike
Next week, I’ll start a thru-hike in my backyard – 310 miles in Northern Minnesota along Lake Superior.
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Water, water, everywhere…
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we head to Lake Superior for torrential waterfalls and splendid views.
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a day on the North Country Trail
A day hike in the Chequamegon Forest reminds Blissful that hikers are optimists.
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a taste of the SHT: Fredenberg Creek to Sugar Loaf Road, 9 miles
Blissful is reminded how hard hiking can be, but comes back to herself when surrounded by dragonflies.
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a taste of the SHT: Poplar River to Fredenberg Creek, 25 miles
Blissful begins to walk like a thru-hiker steeply up and down the Sawtooth Mountains.
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a taste of the SHT: Cascade State Park to Poplar River, 15 miles
Blissful dips her toe back into backpacking for a few days on the SHT, close to both home and roads.
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Superior Hiking Trail in spring
Early spring in Northern Minnesota is a perfect time to test gear and new titanium hips.
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The Kekekabic
The Kekekabic is a remote and rugged 41-mile long trail through the Boundary Waters Wilderness.
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Border Route Trail, MN
The Border Route follows the Canadian Border along towering cliffs above huge lakes.
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