Today was my 4th time in the last 10 days snowshoeing to the top of Mt. Josephine, and today I finally got some nice light as the sun was going down! I've mostly been doing the hike to get some exercise, but I admit I was getting a little tired of the gray skies every time. Tonight's sunset was pretty spectacular and I'm glad I was up on the mountain to witness it.
Going back to California for today's post, to a beautiful evening spent walking along the beach at Morro Bay. The day ended with a spectacular sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Morro Rock itself is a fascinating sight, a volcanic plug towering 581 feet over the ocean. Couple that with a gorgeous sunset sky and you get another unforgettable California experience!
Current conditions at High Falls in Grand Portage State Park, MN. With all the cold and snow we've had the past month the waterfall is about as frozen as it gets. It sure is pretty when the clouds part and we get some blue sky!
Today I did my favorite snowshoe hike: Mt. Josephine in Grand Portage, MN. I love this ridge and the views it provides of Lake Superior. One of the best on the north shore for sure. Such a great day to be out in the woods. I would have preferred a little sunshine but it was nice and calm which was awesome. My Iverson snowshoes are holding up really well. I have had them for a long time and they still work flawlessly. Best snowshoes around for breaking trail!
With all the wind we've had lately the drifting snow has provided for a lot of cool abstract imagery.
Winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year. As I wander the woods of northern Minnesota I am constantly reminded of this. And that beauty doesn't always slap us in the face. Sometimes its very subtle. Such as when you wander through a meadow and notice gentle curves in the snow, mirroring the path of a small stream that is buried several feet beneath the surface.
About a week ago we had new ice spreading out to the horizon but then the wind came and overnight it was all gone, broken up and pushed out from shore. We've once again got a good layer of ice forming, and the forecast for the next few days is calling for northeast winds. Northeast is a more favorable wind for pushing the ice into certain areas along the north shore. Hopefully this means we'll have some ice piles developing over the coming days. Ice piles are one of my absolute favorite things to photograph!
