A nice park in the Midwest for those that don't want to drive a long distance may be the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Michigan. This is one of the largest wilderness locations in the Midwest totalling about 60.000 square acres. The park offers opportunities for all types of visitors with activities including: skiing, hiking, canoeing, biking, and of course, backpacking. The backpacking trails are numerous, with over 90 miles available for use within the wilderness area. While backpacking, you may encounter one or more of the four lakes located within the park. The waters from the lakes eventually merge together and rush through waterfalls and rapids to lake superior.
I read a review on this park from another blogger who said it is the only backpacking trip where he has been kept up at night by a black bear trying to get to his food. This is a tip to remember that you should ALWAYS hang your food in a bear bag or some other type of container to keep bears out. Make sure to hang it over 100 feet from your campground and at least 20 ft. off the ground. Keep all food and scented items (toothpaste, soap, deodorant) in the bag for your own protection.
For the best backpacking options, check out this link to the map of the park.
No comments:
Post a Comment