blissful kayaker
Paddling is thrilling on the magnificent lakes of the north in Voyageurs National Park.
The Superior Hiking Trail overview
Tips for hiking the 310-mile premier backpacking path in the American midwest.
There are eleven National Scenic Trails in the US, and this gal walked ALL of the them…
After hiking nearly 18,000 miles, “Apple Pie” shares advice and humor about long distance backpacking.
SHT: day 16, Caribou Pond to 270 Overlook (Northern Terminus) 13 miles
At Hellacious Overlook, squalls move over Lake Superior then it’s one more high point until the end near Canada.
SHT: day 15, Beach Walk to Caribou Pond, 26 miles
A beach walk, colossal falls, magical pools and ridge-line views make this penultimate day one of the best.
SHT: day 14, E Devil Track to Beach Walk, 13 miles
It’s all mist and drizzle through the mysterious Devil Track past seven creeks to a friend’s warm cabin.
SHT: day 13, Overlook Mountain to E Devil Track River, 23 miles
A brilliant sunrise leads to a damp day and a wet plant “carwash” past Grand Marais, field-testing a rain poncho.
SHT: day 12, Springdale Creek to Lookout Mountain, 26 miles
It’s rolling terrain through forest past mountains with views, then gorgeous Lake Agnes and Poplar River.
SHT: day 11, Crystal Creek to Springdale Creek, 22 miles
A glorious day past rushing Cross and Temperance Rivers and over the highest point, Carlton Peak.
SHT: day 10, Leskinen Creek to Crystal Creek, 23 miles
An exposed Canadian Shield island on Sonju Lake is followed by wild Manitou River and glorious Horseshoe Ridge.
