Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Now, that is as deep in the woods I have been in a long time.
Four days of true camping (I didn't say back-pack camping).
We had "pit toilets" as they called them and nothing else.
Closest town to buy ice was about 30 min. away.
We did see a black bear about a mile or two from camp
on one of our ice runs.
We came prepared for some good ole outdoor fun.
Bikes, canoe, fishing gear etc...
Setting up camp. Lots of work, but you are so happy to
be there it is actually fun.
This was our nuisance chipmunk. You have heard of nuisance bears
at campgrounds. Well, this guy knew where the grub was. The last campers at this
site left some dog food, which as you can see he has stuffed into his cheeks.
He came back every meal looking for a handout. People think it is so cute to
feed a chipmunk, but bears eat the same things chipmunks do. If this chipmunk figured it out,
how long before the bears do?
Ah, a fire. One of the best parts about camping.
You can't have a fire with out a Fire Hobbit.
Because I am all slouched over manning the fire I look like
I don't have a neck or waist. Kind of hobbit-like.
So, my kind husband proceeded to call me the Fire Hobbit
the whole time.
You also can not have a fire with out wood. Another very
labor intensive part of camping, but still fun. I can say that
because Mike was doing all of the work.
I thought Mike took an awesome picture here so I decided
to share it.
It was a great day for canoeing, not so great for fishing.
These marinated venison steaks where crazy good.
A little wine to wash it down with never hurts either.
You are looking at a carmel apple pudgie pie.
Words can not describe how good this was.
Biking Anvil Trail.
It was such a great trail. Not as technical as what
we are used to, but that is what made it so enjoyable.
I think we only did about 7 miles of the trail.
We took a little break at this cabin along the trail.
It has a fire place inside for cross-country skiers to
warm up by in the winter. Hmm, sounds like a plan
for this winter.
We had a nice little path down to the lake right from
our camp site.
It was so relaxing to just sit by the lake.
So calm and quiet...
Until the Loons start. I know where the saying
"crazy as a loon" came from. They sound like a crazy person
screaming. Totally freaky if you don't know what it is.
The best part of this hike was that there wasn't any garbage along the sides
of the trail. I figure it is because we were so deep in the forest that the
people that toss their beer cans are not going to hike that far. We
did about 8 or 9 miles that day.
I could do this all day. Me and a hike in the forest.
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Oh yeah, Mike can come along too.
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| This little guy was so cute. I just had to hold him. |
Ok, we knew you all were already thinking it.
Go ahead, you can officially call us "Tree Huggers".
Mike had to give fishing one more shot.
I guess the fish didn't like what he was
serving up.
On our way home we made a stop at an old fire tower in Mountain.
It was 100 feet up. 100 feet is a lot higher then I thought it was.
You can barely see Mike's truck from the top.
But boy what a view. You can see for miles.
I guess that was the point, eh?
