#12 of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Bjorkland Trail, Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the … Continue reading Backpacking Weekend : Take a Friend
Category: Minnesota State Park
Winter Adventures : Ahead of the Big Storm
#4 of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the tribes and … Continue reading Winter Adventures : Ahead of the Big Storm
November 2021 : Long Awaited Hikes
#38 of my 2021 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Prairie Loop, Hiking Club and Villa Maria Loop Trails, Frontenac State Park This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more … Continue reading November 2021 : Long Awaited Hikes
Beloved Trail : New Companions
#34 of my 2021 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Pike Island Trail, Fort Snelling State Park This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the tribes … Continue reading Beloved Trail : New Companions
Heading West : Solo Backpacking Weekend, Part 2
#35 of my 2021 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: North Country Trail, Maplewood State Park This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Mdewakanton, and Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the … Continue reading Heading West : Solo Backpacking Weekend, Part 2