by Melanie McManus | Jul 7, 2021 | Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Uncategorized
Today’s trek to the ORV lot was an interesting one. And it was another day of changing plans. But you have to be flexible and patient when hiking, because things always come up. My original plan had been to camp at Pinney Bridge last night, as I wrote yesterday....
by Melanie McManus | Jul 16, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Uncategorized, United States
Today’s hike was from Mountain Iron to Hibbing. But first, the back story! Last night I stayed at a campground in Chisholm, in between the two towns. The campground was in the middle of town, but this is a tiny town in northern Minnesota. Imagine my surprise to...
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 26, 2023 | By Location, Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Uncategorized, United States
Today’s trek to Lake Alice Trail was quite the challenge, both physically and mentally. We had a shorter day – just 15.5 miles (25 km) – but the temps were supposed to hit 92 F (33.3 C). We also hiked through a lot of overgrown areas, so … Disclosure: This post...
