We woke up Saturday to a quiet, softened version of Lake Superior—gray-blue, misty, calm. The wind and waves from the day before had settled down like they knew it was time to let us go. I sipped my coffee slow, soaking up the cabin’s stillness, while Kenobi stretched and gave me that “we’re not really leaving, are we?”... Continue Reading →
Thursday, June 26 – The One Where Things Didn’t Go as Planned (But Still Kinda Did)
Thursday rolled in a little slower than the days before—and I honestly didn’t mind. Kenobi and I started with our morning “business” walk down to the Hovland Dock, coffee in hand, lake breeze in our faces. A loon drifted by on the glassy water… and, of course, I didn’t have my camera. Cue dramatic sigh. Turns... Continue Reading →
Reminiscing about Being on the Road
I took a look at my drafts and found this written in October 2017. Not sure how I didn't publish it, but it's worth a read! This week included the Minnesota Education Association (MEA) days, October 19th and 20th. So, I loaded up my car, and Kenobi and I hit the road in the early... Continue Reading →
Evolution of Camp Food
When we first set out on our cross-country road trip in the summer of 2015, the cooler was full of sausages, cheese, eggs, condiments, meat, and I don't remember what else. After my morning fail with coffee, it was difficult to get the cooking going. Even after purchasing the Coleman Bottle Top Propane Stove, I didn't... Continue Reading →
Full Day of Hiking
We were not up very early, but got a great start on the day's hiking. After filling up on breakfast, we prepared for the entire day out on trails. That means Kenobi was carrying a full back pack (Ruffwear Approach Full-Day Hiking Pack for Dogs, Orange Poppy (2017), Medium) with his water, treats, baggies, and... Continue Reading →
Day One–Road Trip to Grand Marais
We left almost on time on Wednesday just after noon and didn't face much traffic at all except for the two construction areas along 35W north. Even there, it wasn't bad--a single lane but not stopping. It was a gorgeous day for a road trip. Smooth and easy--from Minneapolis: 100 to 35W north to 61... Continue Reading →
Short Adventure Coming Up!
Next week, I'll be packing up to take Kenobi up to the North Shore. Yes, again. We enjoy the drive, hiking, restaurants, shops, and harbor so much that we need to go a few times a year. To avoid Memorial Day weekend, we'll be heading up Wednesday afternoon and driving back into the city on... Continue Reading →
Hooded Merganser
The Haun Trail around the Bass Lake Reserve continues to introduce me to exciting species! Kenobi and I walked out on the ice toward this raft of Hooded Mergansers. They are so fast! And they seem to sit lower in the water while swimming. When I first saw one of these interesting birds, it seemed... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Trip
We made the move from NYC to Chicago at the start of July, went for a short hike in the Indiana Dunes where Kenobi figured out that he can swim, and took a road trip with my father to Kansas City where Kenobi was not welcome. Other than these short excursions, we haven't done much... Continue Reading →
Lost Photos from the Black Hills
Kenobi is taking a break to cool off this past summer when we hiked in The Black Hills, SD. This was the hike when we met an Eagle Owl. At the time, I didn't know what it was, but was amazed that it seemed as interested in us, as we were in it. Then I... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 