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Sunday, June 1, 2008

The North Shore

This weekend my friend Matt and I drove up to Lake Superior’s North Shore — about three hours out of the city — for a few days of camping. We backpacked half a mile to our campsite, and it was well worth every straining muscle. The clear waters of Lake Superior surrounded our cliff on three sides. We built a fire and the sound of the crackling wood mixed beautifully with the waves hitting the rocks below us.

During the day we intermingled hiking with napping wherever we found a spot with a good view. Today, when the sun was bright and warm, I took advantage of our secluded site and stripped to my skivvies for some sun-bathing. My white skin hadn’t seen the sun in months. It’s white no longer.

Lake Superior on June 1 is one cold mother. But if you’re lucky the sun-baked rocks will quickly warm you after one too many dares prompts you to dive in, common sense be damned.

Posted by Aaron on June 1, 2008 8:14 PM

Comments:

That looks beautiful. Camping is a great way to get to know someone, as well as yourself. I only go twice a year but I would like to take a few trips this summer... maybe the one on one kind, if I can find someone new.

Anyway, great pictures as usual, and of course you and your friend are both hunky.

sam
June 1, 2008 9:20 PM

Looks like one of the backpack sites at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. What a treat! How were the bugs? I was up on the Gunflint Trail the same time and the ticks and black flies were horrible.

Andrew Slade
June 2, 2008 10:27 AM

Yep, it was backpack site #1. The black flies were only bad when baking on the rocks. I haven't found any ticks so far.... but thanks for making me paranoid. :)

Aaron
June 2, 2008 10:34 AM

Welcome to the North Shore of Lake Superior ... your photos are really great.

We enjoy your blog...keep up the great writing.

Steve and Warren
July 4, 2008 1:31 PM

that's my home!

jason
July 22, 2008 12:53 PM

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