by adventuretoward | Jun 5, 2018 | North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Superior Hiking Trail 2018, Trail Journals
Today was an up-and-down day, as we made our way out from Hartley Nature Center toward Normanna Road. The up-and-down part didn’t come from the terrain, but how we felt about the trail. From the nature center, the path began along some city streets, then dipped...
by adventuretoward | Jun 6, 2018 | North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Superior Hiking Trail 2018, Trail Journals
Today we were starting out from the mosquito-y parking spot on Normanna Road. It was going to be our first of four nights camping. But it was raining in the morning – not in the forecast – so we decided to wait it out before starting. Why start out and get immediately...
by adventuretoward | Jun 13, 2018 | North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Superior Hiking Trail 2018, Trail Journals
My goal today was to reach Fredenberg Creek Camp.__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (among regular links) to products I own and like, or which I think you...
by Melanie McManus | Oct 27, 2021 | Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking
Today’s inaugural hike on the Kekekabic Trail took me 8.5 miles (13.7 km) to Howard Lake. Before I say more, a quick bit of background. The Kekekabic Trail, or Kek as it’s affectionately known, is part of the North Country Trail. It’s also one of three connecting...
by Melanie McManus | Oct 28, 2021 | Minnesota, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking
Last night’s sleep before heading to Strup Lake today was great! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (among regular links) to products I own and like, or which I think you might like. This means that, at no extra cost to you, I will earn a commission...