Bearhead Lake State Park

Davy and Mrs. Crockett begin a 3 day trip to Bearhead Lake State Park, Ely, MN.

Base Camp, Bearhead Lake, North Bay, Ely, MN

According to the compass and this map our base camp is bearing 260�.

First day has been a long one -- Chili Dogs are just what the Dr. Dædo ordered. 

Frying Bacon after night in the low 30s

Remote campsite, East Bay.

View from the remote campsite looking west.

Up early the last day hoping for a Moose sighting.

Looks like Mama C has been using Tide on Dædo's shirt!

Christmas Eve 2005

"Twas the night before Christmas..."

...Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."

Life on the edge of the present - not as scary as it seems.

Sometimes a view from above is what we need to move forward in spite of doubts and fears.

"God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change, Courage to Change the Things I Can, and the Wisdom to Know the Difference."

High above Lake Superior on Palisade Head - part of Tettegouche State Park - 60 miles north of Duluth, MN.

Afternoon getaway

Jay Cooke State Park - east entrance at Thomson Dam.

St Louis River below the swinging bridge - Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton, MN.

"Trailblazers: this park is a must! Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail at the north edge of the park; perfect for backpackers, bikers (both mountain and tour), hikers, horseback riders, and skiers. Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge high above the raging St. Louis River. Visit the historic cemetery and the gorge at Thomson Dam."

Mama C at Overlook On St. Louis River

This didn't work out the way I thought is would. Anyway, we spent the afternoon at Jay Cooke State Park. Recent rains had the river running pretty good. The display at the Ranger Station says 24 Million gallons of water flow by daily.

Dædo at Oldenburg Point River Overlook

Relaxing 220 steps below the overlook. We didn't have a tripod for the camera, and it was really hard to find a level spot to set it up. But then the "real" challenge began. How to trip the shutter delay and get to the spot next to Mama C in less than 10 seconds -- without breaking any bones.

Oldenburg Point Picnic Area

Up from St Paul to clean a SHT Campsite

Daughter Tracy, husband Derek, their daughters Autumn (foreground) and Maiya in chestpack, dogs Meap & Kera. - Superior Hiking Trail campsite maintainers.

"The Superior Hiking Trail is a 205-mile long distance footpath that follows the rocky ridgeline above Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota. It begins just north of Two Harbors, MN, and ends just before the Canadian border. The trail has 30 trailheads and 81 backcountry campsites making it ideal for both day hikes and backpacking. There are no fees, reservations or permits required to hike or backpack on the trail. Click on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information about camping." http://www.shta.org/

Fall Clean-up of Crow Valley Campsite  

Perennials make gardening easy.

Joe Pye Weed, Black-eyed Susans, and Sedum did great this year. The Monarch butterflies like them too.

The Bee Balm was great earlier but a 2 month drought allowed the powdery mildew to get hold and they never recovered.