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The Cruise--Details

I didn't include more details in the prior "The Cruise" post for two reasons. 1)  I didn't think anyone would be interested; and 2)  This trip didn't include much of the normal topics:  good beer, good coffee or John-style travel. But there are details, which may be useful to some people contemplating how such a trip is put together. On the first day of the trip, we drove three hours to pick up my mother in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  At 85, she isn't comfortable driving for long distances and hadn't flown for many years. We then drove 3 1/2 more hours to Chicago, where we checked into the Wyndham, where you can get a room that includes the cost of parking for up to 12 days.   We were up early on the hotel shuttle to O'Hare, where we then boarded the a non-stop American Airlines flight to New Orleans. Here, we checked into a Hampton Inn near the port.  My mother was pretty tired, so Julia and I went out for a Cajun dinner and live music.   Rememberi...
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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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