by Melanie McManus | Jul 17, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s goal was reaching Nashwauk. Last night I spent a wonderful evening in Hibbing’s Hampton Inn. While I enjoy camping, motel stays are great, too! I also stocked up on some items at the nearby Walmart Supercenter. Lee met me this morning in Nashwauk for my...
by Melanie McManus | Jul 18, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Uncategorized, United States
Today’s trek to the CR 61 Trailhead was my last long day, Phew! I started hiking National Scenic Trails a decade ago, and I’m getting older and slower! But that’s O.K. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (among regular links) to products...
by Melanie McManus | Jul 19, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Uncategorized, United States
I was excited for today’s hike to Tioga Beach Park, mainly because it was a short day. But it wasn’t an easy one. Around 4:30 this morning, it began to rain. Not fun when you’re camping. There was a lull around 5:30, so I jumped out of my tent and...
by Melanie McManus | Jul 20, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Uncategorized, United States
Today’s hike to East Boundary Road wasn’t so much fun. I have to be honest. Trail angels Pat and Sue met me at East Boundary Road for the shuttle back to Tioga Beach Park. The forecast called for a partly cloudy day and zero chance of rain. Of course, it...
by Melanie McManus | Jul 21, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s hike to FR 2117 was good and bad. I’d had a good two nights at the Remer Motel, where I was able to do laundry and catch up on things. This morning I drove to FR 2117, where I again met trail angels Sue and Pat. They drove me back to my starting point on Hwy....
by Melanie McManus | Jul 22, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s hike to the Old Grade Road Trailhead, and the before-and-after, were psychologically difficult. This was due to the incredible mismatch between the predicted weather and the actual weather. Minnesota, like much of the Midwest, has been in a drought. Almost...