On September 28th we took a long weekend trip to Moose Lake Minnesota. We were heading out on the Superior Hiking Trail again. To get to our starting point faster, we decided to take our bicycles along. We started out at the visitor center in Jay Cooke State Park and rode to our ending point from the last time we walked the trail. Once we were there we hid our bikes in the woods and tied them to a couple of trees. For September it was hot, record breaking heat hot. Temps in the 90s and no relief from the big Lake (Superior). 

We were surprised at how little wildlife we saw along the trail. Of course we did see some which included Black-capped Chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Red Squirrel, Chipmunk, Wood Frog (yellow morph), Hairy Woodpeckers, and White-tailed Deer. We also saw various mushrooms including giant puff balls. 

On our way home we stopped for a quick drive/walk through Banning State Park. The most interesting thing we saw there was a Dark Fishing Spider on the side of the outhouse door. 

Despite the lack of wildlife and the extreme heat, it was an enjoyable and relaxing trip.

Happy snapping!

Karla and Aaron