September 4, 2015 morning

69 degrees and cloudy. Once the clouds burn off, look for 81 degrees and less humidity. All weekend should be quite pleasant.  The farther west and north, the more comfortable it will get. Bring long sleeves for tonight, as it’s going to be chilly with lows in the mid 40s.

Packing for Moose River Plains is going well, with my goal of leaving 9 AM or shortly thereafter. I have to a few more things, then I will be able to head out. A little behind schedule but I’m not moving as fast as I normally due to my still sore ankle.

35 million Americans are expected to be on the road this weekend, so drive safely and expect traffic delays and volume as most people travel since 2008, with the lowest gas prices in a decade and nicest weather in recent memory for the Labor Day weekend.

East Across Alder

It was a nice afternoon, but Alder Pond was very crowded with fishermen, campers, and those out for a swim, including several elderly fellows who where swimming back and forth across the pond.

Taken on Sunday August 29, 2010 at Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest.