Category: Travel
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Isle Royale
While at the North shore, we took the ferry from Grand Portage for a day trip to Isle Royale National Park, Michigan It was rainy and cold on the way over and back. I swear the rain was beginning to turn to ice. And there was not room for everyone to sit, so it was…
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North Shore Adventures
We went up nort’ to have some fun for 4th of July. Hillary and I did a wood-fired oven baking class at the North Woods Folk House. We made 2 types of bread (flat bread, and focaccia) but I guess I didn’t get the camera out when we were working on the focaccia.…
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BWCA – in Winter
Some buddies of mine (Scott and Mike) were planning a winter ski trip to the Boundary Waters. I heard about it, and promptly (and rashly) invited myself. They graciously allowed me to join. 😉 The planning started in mid-January, for a trip that was planned for President’s Day weekend (Feb 15-17). Now that the trip…
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I might need to do this (but maybe not this epic)
Alex Chacon’s view of Alaska to Peru. OMFG
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MRT Ride – Day 6
57 miles from Monticello to Ft Snelling. Arrived around 1:30. Nice weather all day but we were still beat. Charlie’s computer reported 417 miles total. The ride was only supposed to be 375. My squishy bits are in full rebellion. I will not be riding to work tomorrow! Not many pics today.
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MRT Ride – Day 5
68 miles. Hot (85 deg) with a headwind (19 mph). A picturesque church and some farms constituted the scenery. The hotel had a nice pool, which almost made up for the day. At the end-of-the-trip meeting, we had a photo contest and YT won with the cloud pic below.
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MRT Ride – Day 4
77 miles today. Was supposed to be 62. I’ve given up on mileage forecasts. I get there when I get there. Was a nice start to the day, although it was quite chilly to start (48 deg). Mid morning the thunderstorm rolled in and we had pelting rain and strong winds for a couple of…
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MRT Ride – Day 3
85 miles. No rain. Yeah! But a gnarly headwind all day. The route and scenery was simply stunningly wonderful. There was 19 miles on Hwy 169, however, that was pure hell. No shoulder and trucks passing within inches. That sucks. But, when we got to the hotel, the hot tub was great, and I totally…
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MRT Ride – Day 2
More rain. Due to the rain, we decide to cut the route short today. Organizer says it will only be about 40 miles. Turned out to be 55. We’re starting to call them “Russ Miles”. The scary thing is that Russ says tomorrow will be 80 miles. 😮 Again with the soaking wet ride and…
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MRT Ride – Day 1
Cloudy. Nice breakfast at Douglas Lodge with a ranger presentation and hot coffee. Rain held off until after lunch. Was supposed to be a 62 mile day. Was actually 74. That last 30 miles all deeply rain soaked. Got to McArdles resort for dinner. Kind of low key. There were 14 of us in a…