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It’s officially “lake season” in Minnesota.

No better place to be today. IU vs OSU.

Sad to be leaving MN. Absolutely great time of year to be in the north woods. Will be back in a month…

What a great day in north central MN today! Did a couple walks around the “back 40” and a pretty intense 31 mile bike ride. Unfortunately, I haven’t started doing any chores yet.

Havasu Creek and Canyon. An absolute gem, crystal clear spring feed river that flows into the Colorado River. A can’t miss stop on any rafting trip thru the Grand Canyon.

Last month I got the opportunity to cross an item off my bucket list - a seven day rafting trip thru the Grand Canyon. It was Grand!

One of a number of projects I had to finish up at the lake. The south facing side of the fish cleaning house was rotting out. So I had to rip the siding off and replace. Turned out pretty good. Still needs a coat of paint, but just about done.

Gotta love being at the lake on the 4th!

More pics from the Indy Motor Speedway on Carb Day.

Hanging out at the track today. Carb Day!

Had a great walk along Brookville Reservoir today. So fortunate to have the ability and time to get out and enjoy a great day.

I’m normally a Peloton guy, but did a nice outdoor ride to Potters Bridge in Noblesville IN today.

Flowers from my hike yesterday.

It’s been 20 years since I’ve been to Brown County State Park in southern Indiana. The crowds just aren’t my thing. Got there just before sunrise this morning and didn’t see anyone for the first 5 miles of my hike. Parking lot almost full by the time I left, but a good spring day hike.

Not the best seats, but honestly pretty good for a football stadium.

Was able to get out and enjoy the nice weekend. Some pics from Versailles State Park in SE Indiana. Most along Fallen Timber Creek.

No better way to spend my evening. Minnesota State High School Class AA Championship game. #GoSpuds

Was at the Warroad-Hibbing Class A state championship hockey game earlier today at the X (oops, Grand Casino Arena). What a game! One of the best I’ve ever seen. What an honor to be back home in the State of Hockey!

I’ve been seeing news/pics about the Reynisfjara (black sand) Beach collapse in Iceland. Spent some time there with the family back in 2018.

I love open rivers in winter banked by snow. The contrast and clarity of the water is striking.

As a former and future Minnesotan, these days are extremely rough. But I’d like to thank the orange man who has created so much chaos for greatly improving my marriage. My conservative wife and I used to fight about politics regularly. At times I struggled to see our future. Now, we are united!

Dreary winter day in downtown St Paul. I love winter rivers and their contact changing ice patterns.

The third period is about to begin in the World Junior Gold Medal game between Sweden and Czech Republic. Sweden looks solid with 2-0 lead.

Some great hockey in St Paul today. The shootout between Sweden and Finland was epic!

An IU win and now attending my annual Penguins game. Great New Years with the family.

Missing Alaska… Gold Cord Lake from this past September.

Tis the Christmas season. So grateful to share it with man’s best friend…

Who would have thought. IU won the Big10, the Heisman, and are #1.

Game #2 on deck. #Big10 football championship. #Hoosiers

First of two games today. #Hoosiers

Tonight’s Caribbean sunset!

Daughter and future SIL. Florida gulf coast.

Caribbean sunset this evening.

IU v Wisconsin

Back in Indiana and missing Minnesota. It’s where I feel at home.

The northern lights definitely have put on a display this week. From MN…

The moon was lighting up the woods this morning before the snow flurries started.

My current view. When in Minnesota, do what Minnesotans do…

A beautiful day up north!

Getting ready for an enjoyable evening of music!

This “dolmen” boulder is about 5’x3’x3’ and is the highest prince of ground for almost 100 yards in any direction. It’s supported by 3-4 smaller rocks. Anyone else have weird superstitions about these kind of rocks?

Last day in Alaska. Kenai Fjords NP.

How nice was the weather yesterday in Alaska? Nice enough to take a picture of Denali from 120 miles away (as the crow flies) on my iPhone. I’ll admit, the quality is pretty much garbage, but a photo from 120 miles on a cell phone…

Absolutely awesome fall weather in Alaska today.

Only worked until noon today and hiked possibly the best hiking trail I’ve ever done. Reed Lakes Trail in the Hatcher Pass Management Area. My iPhone pictures fail to capture the full beauty.

Leaving Denali the clouds started to break. Beautiful day broke out.

Triple Lakes Trail. Denali NP.

Denali. They got a few inches of snow last night and a bunch of low clouds today.

The Matanuska River from halfway up Lazy Mountain. I want it known there is nothing lazy about Lazy Mountain Trail. It gained 1500 ft in the first 0.8 miles.

Matanuska River valley with Knik Glacier in background.

Gold Cord Lake, Hatcher Pass Management Area, Alaska. Note the snowfield in the foreground.