Michelle Olsen Wisconsin (Previously received the central patch + North Dakota, Minnesota, the Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles.) One magical day in December 2023, we did a memorable hike through the Porcupine Lake Wilderness in the Chequamegon National Forest. It was a sunny day in the 20s so the weather conditions were perfect for winter […]
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When Memories Become Miles
According to Jonathan’s dad, the Rogstad family fell in love with the property in 1919. Multiple generations, siblings, and cousins had over 100 acres in north-central Minnesota to hunt, fish, and camp. They eventually cleared some trees to add a primitive cabin that Jonathan recalls helping build. The structure remains standing today, complete with […]
Trail Protection at Lake Superior Falls
This spring, the National Park Service (NPS) and Trust for Public Land (TPL) achieved a major milestone in the effort to protect Lake Superior Falls: an iconic natural landscape along the South Shore of Lake Superior in Northern Wisconsin. Together, they conserved 213 acres of land for public access, ecological preservation, and expanded recreational […]
