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A lot of people are affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Wisconsin.  We have many, many days without sun during the winter months.  This year, we've had a string of days with heavy fog and unseasonably warm temperatures in the 30's and 40's.   Personally, I can't claim that I've ever really felt the effects of SAD, but this year, knowing that we are likely moving west later next year, I've been very impatient and annoyed with Wisconsin weather.   Sun trying to fight through the clouds It hasn't helped that my daily routine involves looking at the weather in Fort Collins and Tucson.  Their weather has been spectacularly sunny and more pleasant this time of year.   So, I haven't been blogging much because not much is going on. I've substituted indoor pickleball for hiking. The trails have been muddy and not much fun. For Christmas, we had my mother, Julia's brother and Allie here.  I went and retrieved my mother from Cedar Rapids a...
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Little Cabin on the Brule

Last week, Julia, Callie and I jumped into Julia's car and  drove north for a three day getaway along the Wisconsin/Michigan border.  Our goal was to get deep into the north woods for hiking and snowshoeing.  On the way to our rented cabin along the Brule River, we stopped for a hike in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest south-east of Woodruff, WI.

This is a popular area for snowshoeing, which meant that the Raven Trail was well-packed and easy to hike in just my trail shoes with micro spikes.  No snowshoes needed here.  

 

We hiked about 6 miles.  

The one-room cabin was located on the Brule River, which happens to be the border between Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  That blue sign to the right of the cabin is the "Welcome to Michigan sign.

The cabin was equipped with a small kitchen, so we brought all of our food with us.  That night, we dined on salad, lasagna, and a bottle of Chianti.  It was a perfect start to the trip.  On our next day we would get to snowshoe in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

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kaBLOOnie Boonster said…
Micro- spikes on your shoes? Never heard of 'em. I will do a search on them.
January 25, 2021 at 10:11 AM
John said…
I've always worn Yaktrax on icy or hard-packed winter trails, but I broke a second set in four years during my first use this winter. My wife broke her Yaktrax during her first season and bought Kahtoola microspikes from REI, which have lasted several seasons.

The microspikes have a reputation for lasting longer and being easier to put on. The higher cost put me off, but Julia's have lasted, and they are easier to put on. I probably would have just bought another pair of Yaktrax, but the microspikes were a Christmas present. I'm a believer--so far. They slip on easily and pretty much let me hike as fast as I want with good control.
January 25, 2021 at 10:49 AM
MFH said…
Have you ever been to Ontonagan or out the peninsula to Copper Harbor? Am curious about the water quality and what the "beaches" look like.
January 25, 2021 at 9:57 PM
MFH said…
Reviews make this sounds like one for the summer: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
January 25, 2021 at 10:03 PM
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