Arctic(almost) Exploration!

We tried new snowshoe trails today. First we walked out to Wetmore Landing (lakeshore) and followed the shore, north bound, of course. The sun was out shining, but that north wind off the big lake was very cold. It's the arctic air that brings in the moisture contents from Lake Superior to produce snow clouds, aka Lake Effect Snow. Standing at the shoreline, we could watch the weather happen. Pretty cool. We got to see some neat landscapes and cliff lines, too.

Note: Both our faces were red from the chily wind, Joe's beard and nose hair frosted. Cold!!

Then, across the road, we checked out a little bit of Harlow Lake Trail. We have to go back another time with some snack and drink, because it looked like a long hike. But it's a beautiful wooded trail, sheltered from much of direct winds!

On our way home we stopped at Visitor's Center to pick up a local trail map. A couple of very friendly clerks gave Joe enough brochures and maps, including information about the ice caves in Eben. We definitely hope to go see the ice caves this winter, though there is always bad weather between here and Eben, like 10 foot snow drift across the road last week. p.s. holy crap was it cold!