Ferns are one of those things I think of when I think of “Up North”. Sandy trails running through pine forests that end at fields of wildflowers and ferns – that is an ideal trail. My quiet morning walk at South Long Lake Nature Area was a wonderful way to start the weekend. The paths were empty and the day was cool and the late summer flora was a rich green. All too soon this will be covered with white, so I am enjoying this beautiful mornings before they hide for another year.

Field of Ferns