Took a week-long backpacking trip w/ an old college pal who is not spent much time with for almost 20 yrs. Our intention was to stay as far as we could from other people so we chose a 40 mile stretch called the Trap Hills region of the NCT in the UP between Marquette & the Porkies. We didn’t see another person for the entire time we were out, flushed countless ruffed grouse, saw unspeakably gorgeous views, worked our butts off, and had an amazing time together. It was quite a bit more challenging than I’d realized when I chose that stretch but as per the usual outside experience such challenge only added a layer of enjoyment.

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Michigan is an amazingly gorgeous state!