Lake Nichols, Manistee National Forest

I had a few dry days, so camped at Lake Nichols this n Manistee National Forest.  I met up with three women who were hiking the North Country Scenic Trail. Turns out it went right along Lake Nichols so I got a nice hike in. This trail is several thousand miles long, starting in NY and terminating in the Dakotas.  As a hiker, it’s nice to learn about these trails and to be able to walk even a short section.

The forest service maintains a Wildflower Sanctuary at Lake Loda. There wasn’t anything in bloom there, so a bit disappointing, but I had a a lovely walk.