university of minnesota press 50 circuit hikes a stride-by-stride guide to northeastern minnesota mar 2002

[...]... sure to carry the appropriate medicine with you in your first aid kit Other people in your hiking group should be made aware of your allergy to bites and how to administer the medicine in case you are unable to do so Giardia lambia This unpleasant little creature is an intestinal parasite found in animal feces, particularly beaver As animals, including humans, may defecate in or near water, water is... turnoff on the left side of the road leading to a parking lot for the Remote Lake Solitude Area TRAILHEADGPS 46° 48'13.1" N 93° 11'45.9" W The Savanna State Forest, which surrounds much of Savanna Portage State Park and a stretch of the Mississippi River, includes a variety of forest habitats; from hardwood forests covering hilly terrain to lowlaying black spruce and tamarack bogs In between are stands... the usual source of infection by this parasite An infection of giardia, known medically as giardiasis, causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms including painful cramps, gas, severe diarrhea, dehydration, dizziness, disorientation, and xiii extreme listlessness, and fatigue Medical treatment is required to get rid of the parasite and its attending disease Drink only treated water to avoid giardia It's... slightly salted water to drink Symptoms of heat exhaustion include a general weakness, unstable walk, fatigue, wet and clammy skin, headache, nausea, and physical collapse Heat stroke is a life threatening condition Its symptoms include a high body temperature, a lack of sweating, convulsions, and delirium It is a medical emergency Permanent brain damage or even death may result if not treated properly... This catastrophic fire destroyed the village, claiming many lives, and caused great financial loss for the quarry Martin Ring and James T Tobin resumed quarrying operations after the fire, and a new town, named after William L Banning, president of the St Paul-Duluth Railroad, was platted on the high ground above the quarry site in 1896 Around 1905, the quarrying boom came to an end, although the Barber... needed to stay warm and keep a clear head Nuts, fruits, and grains offer both nutrients and a delicious snack xi 7 First aid kit As with the map and compass, it is very important to carry a first aid kit and know how to use it Taking a basic first aid course would be a great idea Be prepared for cuts and scrapes, blisters, frostbite, infections, dehydration, sunburn, and hypothermia, in addition to sprained... The Native American Indians called the river Nemadji-tri-guay-och, meaning "left hand!' They gave it this name because of its position on the left side of Lake Superior's St Louis Bay As you hike the National Christmas Tree Trail during spring and summer, you may hear what sounds like a squeaky wheel It's the song of the Black-and-white Warbler This small bird has a black-and-white head, a gray back... off the circuit One leads to the slow-moving Net River and the site of an old beaver dam; the other leads to the boggy shore of Cranberry Lake Bogs make up a good part of the headwaters of the Net River, and many other rivers in northeastern Minnesota They act as sponges, holding water from melted snow and rainfall and releasing it slowly This helps create a more even flow of water in streams and rivers... off I-35 (Minnesota State Roads 18 and 23 for Askov and Finlayson); go east on Minnesota State Road 23 for 0.3 mile to the park entrance Once in the park, follow the signs to the picnic area The Quarry Loop Trail combines interesting history with fascinating geology In addition to the site of a once-active quarry, the trail passes along a section of the Kettle River with notable geology Banning State... wide and grassy as it passes through a mixed forest of maple, oak, aspen, birch, and pines Continuing north and then northwest past a grassy clearing in the forest, the trail gains elevation and maples and 10 REMOTE LAKE SOLITUDE AREA oaks become more predominant Gradually Remote Lake comes into view through the trees on the right and the trail passes along a narrow ridge separating this large lake . slightly salted water to drink. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include a general weakness, unstable walk, fatigue, wet and clammy skin, headache, nausea, and physical collapse. Heat stroke . unpleasant little creature is an intestinal parasite found in animal feces, particularly beaver. As animals, including humans, may defecate in or near water, water is the usual source . region. Northeastern Minnesota boasts thousands of miles of trails. This guide offers you a selection of circuit hikes from a variety of landscapes and with various degrees of difficulty.