Finally I was able to get back on the SHT for the first time since a Thru-Hike back in June! Felt great to be back out on trail even if the weather wasn’t cooperating. Thankfully for this trip we switched things up and stayed at the Boreal Backcountry Cabins to have an actual roof over our heads. We had a great time there and on our adventuresome day hike around LeVeaux Mountain where we went through multiple storms! The fall colors are really popping inland now on the ridges & peaks. This is the best time of year for hiking!
Read MoreBWCAW BACKPACKING: EAGLE MOUNTAIN
Trip Report from a recent overnight backpacking trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the highest point in Minnesota, Eagle Mountain, where we camped out on nearby Whale Lake.
Read MorePORCUPINE MOUNTAINS BACKPACKING TRIP SUMMER 2022
Trip report from my recent & 5th backpacking trip to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a recap of observations and thoughts along the way paired up with my photography to further tell a story of the adventure.
Read MoreSHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 6: DAY 16-19 FINALE
Chapter 6 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!
Read MoreSHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 5: DAY 13-15
Chapter 5 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!
Read MoreSHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 4: DAY 10-12
Chapter 4 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!
Read MoreSHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 3: DAY 7-9
Chapter 3 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!
Read MoreSHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 2: DAY 4-6
Chapter 2 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!
Read MoreSHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 1: DAY 1-3
Chapter 1 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!
Read MoreRevised Northbound Superior Hiking Trail Thru-Hiking Itinerary
John Keefover’s revised itinerary of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. This can be used as a reference to plan your next day hike, section hike, or Thru-Hike of the SHT!
Read MoreSuperior Hiking Trail Thru-Hike Itinerary
John Keefover’s itinerary for a Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota. This can be used to follow along with us on our hike, or to plan your own adventure!
Read MoreHiking & Backpacking the SHT
Announcing my photo featured on the new SHT Maps & Trail Atlas as well as covering everything you need to know about this hiking trail.
Read MorePushing Boundaries in the Boundary Waters
Recently Voyageur Canoe Outfitters invited me up to photograph the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on a fully outfitted canoe trip. I was thrilled for the opportunity!
Read MoreNight Sky Photography Guide
Everything you need to know about photographing the night sky! We’ll be talking about gear, planning, and shooting with optimal settings to be as efficient and prepared as you can be in the dark! This includes some of the standard obvious points, as well as little tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.
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Trip Report from backpacking the 42 mile long Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail. It follows sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs along Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.