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Kate, Owen and I spent a couple nights in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We reserved a small 4 person rustic cabin which the only structure on Lily Pond. We had the thing to ourselves -- the next closest camp site was about a mile away. We hiked in 3 miles, set up and settled in for an extremely cozy couple of days. We passed the time by taking out a row boat, doing day hikes, cutting wood, cooking, napping, reading and taking in the natural beauty of the park.
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Hotel in Boulder Junction
Owen finding a nice perch for himself. -
New Hat
Walking around Boulder Junction the morning before completing the remainder of the drive. -
Lake of the Clouds
One of the most notable overlooks in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. -
Backpacker
Getting warmed up for our hike in. -
Kate & Lake
Scenery plus Kate. -
Wilderness
According to this sign, it is real wilderness. -
More of the Lake
Plus some Owen backpack action. -
Lake of the Clouds II
One more of the lake. -
Bonanza Falls
Located just south of the park, this is a nice little spot to hike around. We dropped in for lunch before finding our trailhead. -
Out of the Car, into the Woods
Last chance before schlepping 3 nights of food and gear to the cabin. -
Map
You are here. -
Breather
One of many breathers we took on the hike in to the cabin. -
Arrival
Made it in! -
Stoop
Parked him here while we got dinner going. -
Screen Door
Owen watching his mother cook some dinner through the screen. -
Lily Pond Sunset
Our pond for the weekend. This view was maybe 40 paces from our front door. -
Owen's Zone
This was about the best we could do for Owen's sleeping area. -
Breakfast
Eggs & bacon. -
Shoulders
One of Owen's favorite spots. -
Row Row Row Your Boat
Gently across Lily Pond. -
Cabin Smiles
Owen doing what Owen does. -
Kate at the Oars
She is a rowing genius. -
Trail Shot
One of the many beautiful scenes. -
Trail Shot II
These planks kept us out of the mud. -
Front Yard
Another view of our pond. -
Cards
I think Kate won. -
Rustic Door
Really liked the look of this thing. -
Table Cuddles
We're having a real nice time. -
Trail Shot III
Sun finding a way through. -
Trail Shot IV
We never got too much of these woods. -
Sun In
Kate and Owen catching the sun through our front windows. -
Hikes
Heading back to civilization. -
Napper
Sometimes doing nothing can be really tough. -
Crossing
A mostly leaf covered stream. -
Back to Civilization
We had some extra time to check out Presque Isle. -
Grasser
Hanging out. -
At the Mouth
Where the Presque Isle River empties into Lake Superior. -
Trail Shot V
Yet another. -
Cheesers
Would ya just look at these two? -
Father & Son
Doing a little more hiking around Presque Isle. -
Presque Isle Cont'd
Running out of things to say about all of these lovely trails. -
Waterfall
I think it has a specific name but ya know I forgot. -
Ironwood, MI
Found this motel on our way home. For 69 bucks a night you can't go wrong.
Like what you see? There are many more from this same trip on my Flickr.