“Hike da Falls” 9.28.19
“Hike da Falls” was a Michigan DNR sponsored event to celebrate Michigan state parks’ centennial year. A free shuttle provided transport from the lower falls to the upper falls, allowing one to walk the five-mile hike between the Tahquamenon Upper and Lower Falls. I made the trip and am dedicating it to my grandkids: Greyson, Ellie, and Maddie. Although we can’t always be together, I want them to know they are always with me in my heart.
Since arrival occurred after dark, the tent had to be pitched by the glow of truck headlights. 
The kids load in the pack for the trip.
We load the bus for the short ride to the upper falls.
Capt warns everyone to watch out for large cats while walking on the trail. I am glad he is along to keep us safe as I left the bear spray in the car. Skye jumps up on a post to guide the way. Capt yells – stop Nana! Those are not the kind of mushrooms that go in your salad.
We made it!!!
Come on Nana – only a little over 100 steps. 
waiting . . . 
A long way down . .
We are on the trail. 
Capt attempts to keep everyone out of the mud.
Rooty path makes for slow going.
From a distance, one takes delights in seeing the steps. 
Not effective.
The keeper of the trails could take a few lessons from those that are the keeper of the trails on Isle Royale. It was a
The water looks orange. 
Skye folds the air mattress. 
Pom collects the stakes. 
Capt America helps take the tent down.
And we survived 42 degree temp at night. No bike ride in the morning as by 0900 it had not hit 50 degrees and I brought no gloves. So when all was folded and in the truck, we headed home.
