Summer Adventure : Golden Hour

#27 of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Pike Island Loop, Fort Snelling State Park, St. Paul, MN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. The Dakota called this place Ha-Ha Mdo-Te which translates to "junction of two rivers." I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose … Continue reading Summer Adventure : Golden Hour

Summer Adventure : Exploring in the Kettle

#25 of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Parnell Tower and Spruce Lake Bog, Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Oma͞eqnomenew-ahkew (Menominee), and Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk). I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and … Continue reading Summer Adventure : Exploring in the Kettle

Summer Adventure : Short & Sweet

The Tree Line Trail at Fort Harrison State Park #23hike of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Tree Line Trail, Fort Harrison State Park, Lawrence, IN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Myaamia, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo). I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich … Continue reading Summer Adventure : Short & Sweet

Summer Adventure : A Rainy Indiana Hike

#22hike of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Mason Ridge, Low Gap Trail, Rock Shelter Loop and Tecumseh Trail, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Martinsville, IN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Myaamia, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo). I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and … Continue reading Summer Adventure : A Rainy Indiana Hike

Summer Adventure : Rock Cut State Park

#25hike of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Pierce Lake Loop, Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park IL This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo). I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our … Continue reading Summer Adventure : Rock Cut State Park