Month: August 2023

Adversity is a seed that grows the strongest of trees…

I’m afraid our Thru Hike adventure has taken an uncharted path. Monday evening August 21st, after a beautiful day of exploring Grandfather Falls and surrounding areas, I became feverish and ill. We drove home and by the time I got home, I could barely… Continue Reading “Adversity is a seed that grows the strongest of trees…”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

~ Lao Tzu By Friday evening we have finished up to the Chippewa River segment, just before Cornell WI. We have hiked 189 miles. The road segments have been long, warm and challenging on my joints with my rheumatoid. However, the wooded trail segments,… Continue Reading ““The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.””

Ice Age Trail Thru Hike…Did I mention it’s hot?

Day 4 ended at mile 61.4 Meeting the challenges! Here’s the reality: Day 3 we woke with blisters, and Tim was suffering from chaffing. I expected the trail to be difficult. If you’re dreaming of thru hiking know that it’s not just a walk… Continue Reading “Ice Age Trail Thru Hike…Did I mention it’s hot?”

Thru Hike for PD Kickoff

We’re on our way! We kicked off our thru hike on Tuesday August 1st, 2023- starting at the western terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in St Croix Falls. It was a beautiful morning and we were the only ones there. We… Continue Reading “Thru Hike for PD Kickoff”