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Pictured Rocks National Lake shore, also in the U.P., is very cool as well

 First year the trail opened. First backpack trip ever. Two words summed up the trip, Young and Dumb ;D
$20 K-mart tent, leaked from git-go. Actually brought some can goods.
Bought brand new Vasque hiking boots a week before trip. Super boot, but heavy leather demanded a break-in period. Ended up with Silver dollar sized blisters on both heels. Thank God for Moleskin!

I learned a lot that first trip, unfortunately had to suffer for the knowledge :'( One highlight among many was the decision to leave the start of the trail from Gran Marais, and hike the Superior Beach becasue I thought getting my new tight boots wet would break them in faster. problem was when we ran out of beach, we had to climb up the Devils Slide :-[ Ever try hiking up a 300 ft sand slide with a pack on ;D 3 steps forward, one step back. Now I know why the trail runs inland from Gran Marais instead of along the beach ;)
Oh to have the energy of a 27 yr old ST and the knowledge I've gained over the years. But then where's the fun in that ;)
Another often overlooked gem of a hiking trail. Did catch Brook trout in the feeder streams, so bring your pack rod if you go.