Shore to Shore Hike Photos
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Beautiful day in September for exploring the North End Trails, starting at the Schoolhouse Road parking lot! Image shows one of the cameras from the Wild Madeline Project.
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Early Summer Foraging for Mushrooms. A Rainy But Informative Hike!
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Our first Forest Classroom activity of the season was well-attended! We hiked with Samantha Dobson on (and off) the Capser Trail in search of Oyster mushrooms. Because mushrooms are 85-90% water, rain is great for mushroom hunting, although right after the rain when the sun comes back out is the best time. You always learn something new when you hunt mushrooms with Samantha! The next mushroom walk is September 10th. Mark your calendars now!
Read MoreMIWP Annual Bird Hike
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A few hardy souls turned out for our annual bird hike on a rainy Memorial Weekend Saturday morning. We were hoping for one of those misty mornings when you get to see birds in ways you might not see them otherwise, but mist turned to rain and we got to see one noisy robin before we decided to abandon the hike… Looking forward to the two MIWP summer events at the museum that feature birds!
Read MoreOctober Hike and Annual Potluck
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Autumn colors were beginning to appear, and with the recent rains, there were lots of mushrooms on the North End trails. Thanks to the Matuseski’s for hosting the annual potluck. Enjoy the pictures!
Read MoreForest Classroom: Fall Foraging for Mushrooms on the Burroughs Trail
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We had a large group for Madeline Island mushroom forager and educator Samantha Dobson’s mushroom foraging hike on the Burrough’s Trail on September 11th. Check out the pictures and videos!
Read MoreAugust Guided Hike — the North End Trails
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Lovely day for a hike on the North End Trails. And we learned some things too! Photos and videos included!
Read MoreForest Classroom: Foraging for Oyster Mushrooms on the Capser Trail
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Saturday, June 12, 2021 was a good day for harvesting oyster mushrooms on the Capser Trail.
We had a fantastic turnout! Everyone loved being with Samantha Dobson as she shared her wisdom, stories and knowledge.
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Spring Wetlands From The Capser Trail and Observation Deck
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It was a gorgeous spring day on Madeline Island, and a perfect day to view the wetlands from the Capser Trail Observation Deck. The Observation Deck is a very short hike from the trail parking lot off Middle Road. Spring is also a wonderful time to look and listen for migrating birds!
Read MoreBurroughs Trailhead to Buffalo Lodge on A Warm November Day
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It was unseasonably warm on this early November day. The leaves had fallen. A recent light snow had melted leaving the trails soggy. Wish I had worn my Muck boots—slow going because it was slippery with tennis shoes! However, it is clear that the trails are in great shape for Cross Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing this winter!
Read MoreThe North End and Nucy Meech Trails Cleared for Hiking and XC Skiing
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The North End trails are in the best shape in years! Lots of work done to clear for hiking and XC skiing. We also cleared the Nucy Meech — sweet trail.
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