On Trail With Nibi Mocs

OK, didn’t get back to this by the end of the weekend as promised — close though.

Here are some of the Showy Ladyslipper photos I took along the Bog Walk at Lake Bemidji State Park:

Walking back to the car, I spotted some of these flowers. I don’t have a clue what they are.

There was an abundance of wild roses.

And, I finally found a Columbine that sat still long enough for me to get a decent photo.

A friend had told me to check out nearby County Road 22. I’m glad I did! I wouldn’t have found this Yellow Moccassin otherwise.

or, this large, colorful patch of Indian Paintbrush, thistles, and other flowers.

I headed back south again and visited Itasca State Park. Here’s a scene along the wildnerness drive.

I did some hiking and found some beautiful gems, such as Coffee Break Lake.

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Back at the resort, the water was calm so I went out for an evening paddle. Here’s a couple of views of the resort from Stocking Lake.

While paddling, I found more loons and herons. I was content to watch and move on, satisfied with the photos I’d already captured.

On Friday morning, I went out paddling again. I didn’t even bother taking a camera along. I just enjoyed the feel of the canoe gliding across the nearly still water. Then, I packed up, checked out and headed home. It had been a very pleasant and fruitful stay. Thanks Joe!

Another wonderful day of photography in north central Minnesota. I took the bog walk at Lake Bimidji State Park, where I photographed more Showy Lady Slippers and a few other flowers; traveled the roads in the area looking for more flowers to photograph and found a Yellow Mocassin, some Indian Paintbrushes and more; took a quick tour of Itasca State Park, and ended up back at the resort. Very quiet evening so I went for a long paddle on Stocking Lake. The surface was smooth as glass most of the time. Perfect paddling!

I need to get to bed “early” tonight to rest up for the long trip home tomorrow. No time to process and post any photos. I promise to update the blog with the “rest of the story” and more photos over the weekend. My apologies for the delay.