wanderingpine National Parks, Trip Reports

Backpacking in Grand Canyon National Park | Part 1

We’re back from our 5 day backpacking trip to Grand Canyon National Park! This will be a two part post since there is so much to share! Be check back or hit subscribe to see our upcoming trip & gear videos and a separate gear post. LETS GO! TRIP DETAILS LENGTH 43 trail miles DIFFICULTY rated moderate … Continue reading Backpacking in Grand Canyon National Park | Part 1

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Backpacking Michigan’s UP | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

How do you describe the beauty of a place where heaven and earth join seamlessly?  Or the mind trap of telling yourself over and over again the this massive body is not the ocean or an endless sea?  Or the magnetic-siren-pull of her waters that make you want to jump in and crash like the … Continue reading Backpacking Michigan’s UP | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Rock Harbor to Windigo | Backpacking Isle Royale National Park End to End

We're back from our 5 day trip to the Isle and wanted to get this trip report out, in one long segment in case anyone is heading out there soon and needs up to date conditions. We were given a current condition report from friends prior to leaving and it was super helpful. Please check … Continue reading Rock Harbor to Windigo | Backpacking Isle Royale National Park End to End

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Maplewood State Park and North Country National Scenic Trail

Just back from a trip to Maplewood State Park!   We originally planned a large Women Who Hike Minnesota group event focusing on Leave No Trace Principles and cleaning up the trails with our reusable green "Dirt Bags" the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics generously provided.  As the landscape thaws each spring, there's trash … Continue reading Maplewood State Park and North Country National Scenic Trail