Lake Maria State Park, an urban backpacker’s dream
I was under the spell of Lake Maria State Park in late fall, oak leaves falling like snow and crunching at my feet.
Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike
Next week, I’ll start a thru-hike in my backyard – 310 miles in Northern Minnesota along Lake Superior.
Water, water, everywhere…
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we head to Lake Superior for torrential waterfalls and splendid views.
password: bluebell
One Thursday in spring, bluebells explode into a sea of color like a holy shrine at Carley State Park, MN.
spring song
The volume’s turned up on muddy trails at Minnesota’s William O’Brien State Park and my ears open to the music of early spring.
wild river afternoon
A solo late winter snowshoe in Wild Rover State Park introduces surprises in myriad foot prints.