Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Pictured Rocks Vacation - Monday

Monday - Arrive and put water on trail

We ended up running and hiking 8 miles to get the water and Gatorade in place.  But we saw some nice things so it served two purposes.  Miranda was kind enough to carry the back pack for us.  We took pics of each spot and wrote them down so we would remember where they were.

Behind that log!





Behind those three trees


Underneath this log


Finished up just as the Sun was going down



Pictured Rocks Vacation - Tuesday

Tuesday - Munising Falls, Sand Point Beach















Pictured Rocks Vacation - Wednesday

Wednesday - National Lakeshore Trail

Laura, Melissa, and Dad did this 42.4 mile trail.  Started at 7:45 am at the Grand Sable Visitor Ctr by Grand Marais and finished around 8:10 pm at Munising Falls.  Took some three hours of breaks for eating, pictures, and talking.  We had a good time and will do again if we get the chance.  There was a nice breeze coming in off the lake and sunny skies.  No bugs!!  A few mosquito's the last couple of miles during walk breaks.

We carried our food,  (gels, granola, trail mix, slim jims, sport beans, reeses, m&m's, dougnuts, and salt)
Water was stationed prior at four locations and included gatorade, pop, and boost.  We also carried a first aid kit, phone, and toilet paper.

The first few miles were thru meadows that had lots of dew still on the grass.  This lead to wet feet, but they dried out pretty quick.
Our driver and head support person.  aka "mom"

2nd in command and in charge of the home camp.   Trent, aka "dog"

Melissa, Laura, Dad.... All ready for the experience









Getting fueled up

No keys in the ignition, keep using your own legs.


Have to keep eating and drinking



Looks like a beach, but it is a cliff





Carefull..................



Munising Falls Trailhead, all done!!