the great outdoors

Yippee!

Last fall, my nature-loving, retired forester uncle and I were talking about taking a hiking trip this summer. I talked Al into going, and then I talked to my dad, who seemed interested, and my cousin's husband Mike, who was definitely interested. I sent out an email asking when everyone might be available and for ideas about where we might go...and then the idea seemed to die. No one responded. Until today.

Uncle Bruce emailed me, saying he needed my address to send me info on places and hiking in general. We'll probably start with a short 2-3 day hike since me, Al, and Mike at least--and perhaps my dad--have never been on an overnight hiking trip. Bruce also said that between July 15 and August 12 is best for him, so I sent an email out today asking when people would be available. This really excites me and just gives me more incentive--beyond my wedding--for getting into/staying in shape. Let's hope we can actually set this trip up--I'd like to eventually work up to a week-long trip to Isle Royale!

Just for fun, I've included a pic of some very tame hiking from this past summer. It's at "Lost Lake," which I put in quotations because it really isn't a lake at all--it's a river.