The First Steps
The first picture taken of the hiking portions of my Walkabout
Into the Woods
Overgrown trails made the hike even more exciting
The Path More Traveled
Thanks to the Isle Royale Trail Crew for elevating this trail
Wolf Den?
Is this a den for one of the elusive Isle Royale wolves?
Covered Ground
I started today's hike at sea level. Its hard to believe I've already trecked up this far
First Night, New Home
A picture of my tent from its first night on the Walkabout on Isle Royale
Strength
A skinny tree but a STRONG tree
A Load Off
Man it felt good to take off this heavy pack and just rest
Bag Down!
Do I have to pick this bag up again?
Thirst Quenched
After a LONG inaugural hike, this water might as well have been godly Ambrosia
Gathers Some Moss
Some beautiful moss covering a downed tree
Fern-gully
Ferns are like the earth's feathers
Tree Tags
Were these cut trees marked for research purposes? Regrowing?
Big Agnes
A little product placement for my tent manufacturer
Through the Trees
Peering through the forest is the mighty Lake Desor! My first of countless destinations
Lake Border Guards
These trees define the border of Lake Desor within Isle Royale National Park