Grand Sable Loop - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger County (8-2-08)
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Between the highway crossing and the Log Slide the Lakeshore Trail follows the southern edge of the Grand Sable Dunes. I decided to make a quick side trip up out of the trees to check them out. Expecting barren dunes, I was quite surprised to find that the dunes, in fact, are covered in grass and trees...
Masse Homestead Campground
I knew I was getting close to the Log Slide when I reached the Masse Homestead backcountry campground. This is one of the few backcountry sites I havn't had the pleasure of staying at in Pictured Rocks. Looks like a rough place to stay though as the nearest water is a mile away...
Log Slide Picnic Area
My private picnic spot at the Log Slide...
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Lake Superior Shore Walk
Once down on the beach I stopped to empty my boots and take a look ahead. The sand along the water line was nice and firm so it looked like I could make good time along this section. I got this feeling that others at the bottom saw me walk off and were thinking, "Where the heck is he going?"