Well, last night was an unforgettable one! I spent a couple of hours hanging out on the Lake Superior shoreline along the lake walk section of the Superior Hiking Trail just north of Grand Marais. It was a clear, cold night (about 8 degrees) which meant the view of the stars was incredible. Just before 4:00 AM (or 3:00 AM if you hadn't set your clocks ahead yet), the thin crescent moon rose above the horizon. The subdued moonlight behind the island made for a surreal glow with the ribbon of the Milky Way stretching across the sky above. There was absolutely no wind and the air was extremely quiet. A thin layer of ice had formed on the surface of the water and I could hear its crunching noises as the lake currents moved it around further out from shore. Nights like this are some of my favorite times to be outside!
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