Kievalina, I'm so glad you had a great time on your trip!

Lots of places in the Midwest for backpacking. Did anyone mention Bill's home territory of the Ozarks? I second Michigan's UP; there are spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, too. Pictured Rocks and the Porcupines are beautiful even by Western US standards!

I'm looking forward to your trip report! (You do know that the price of all the advice we gave you is a trip report, right?)


Of course getting caught up on the home front is important, too, especially that birthday party--hope it goes well!