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    VIDEO: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area



    I had a wonderful four day solo backpacking trip in the heart of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Located on the south shore of Lake Superior on the upper peninsula of Michigan.

    Michigan's largest park at more than 60,000 acres, the park offers over 90 miles of hiking trails and 63 backcountry campsites. The park is known for being the home of the Lake of the Clouds, a scenic overlook.

    On day one, I hiked the Encarpment Trails and some of the Lake Superior Trail. The Autumn colors over Lake of the Clouds made for some great views. A sunset over Lake Superior wasn't too shabby either.

    On day two, I hiked the Lake Superior Trail to the Mouth of the Big Carp River. I then hiked up the west side of the Big Carp River Trail and cut across the Correction Trail. I then hiked to Mirror Lake to camp for the night.

    On day three, I hiked from Mirror Lake up to Lake of the Clouds and then hiked east on the Big Carp River Trail back to the Correction Trail and back to Mirror Lake to camp for the night. It was a cold, rain, wet day. Some good video and built some character...right? Finished the day with a campfire (thanks Bob) by the lake.

    On the final day, hiked muddy Government Trail back to my car. The trail features some great waterfalls.

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    You always put together some nice videos. Thanks for another great look into your extra-marital dalliances!

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    Great video. Thank you!

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    Beautiful colors, awesome scenery, thanks for sharing! It is always fun to come on here and see cool places from around the country and world.

    Your editing is really great!

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    Well done hike and video—and what a great venue!

    Those cold, rainy days do built character, and they're also a good test of your skills and your kit. If you can keep a good attitude and remain relatively comfortable in these conditions you're all set.
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    excellent! I grew up near there and have always loved the Porkies.
    "Each of us has an Up North. It's a time and a place far from the here and now. It's a map on the wall, a dream in the making, a tugging at one's soul. For those who feel the tug, who make the dream happen, who put the map in the packsack and go, the world is never quite the same." Sam Cook, Up North 1986

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    Great video! It's nice to see the other side of the lake. It's quite beautiful, I'll have to make the drive sometime ( I'm always on the north shore)

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    I enjoyed the scenery. It's been a while since I've visited the Porcupine Mountains. Also enjoyed your call out to your Thunder Bay friend - classic!

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