"Happily, we didn't suffer any injuries," Link said. However, Link's knees, which he's had problems with before, suffered from the day-to-day terrain. The hikers used hybrid trekking poles, which helped keep balance and take pressure off knees. This photo was taken in late August on the Sibley Peninsula, in Ontario.
Courtesy Mike Link and Kate Crowley
On April 29, Mike Link and Kate Crowley set out on a 1,550-mile trek around Lake Superior. The hikers are nearly done with their journey and sent us these photos from their trip.
Gallery
5 of 5
Link and Crowley said people were incredibly helpful and kind throughout their adventure. Friends and family sent meals and shuttled them from place to place. Link and Crowley said people in front of their cabins would invite them, "to stop and have a cold drink, or sandwich, or fruit, or muffin fresh out of the oven." This photo was taken on July 20, 2010 in Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario.
Courtesy Mike Link and Kate Crowley
1 of 5
"Happily, we didn't suffer any injuries," Link said. However, Link's knees, which he's had problems with before, suffered from the day-to-day terrain. The hikers used hybrid trekking poles, which helped keep balance and take pressure off knees. This photo was taken in late August on the Sibley Peninsula, in Ontario.
Courtesy Mike Link and Kate Crowley
2 of 5
When on beaches, Link and Crowley usually opted to walk on the harder-packed wet sand, though the slope caused problems. "After 10+ miles of that, your legs and body begin to complain," Link said. "We tried to avoid walking in the loose, soft sand, though that wasn't always possible." This photo is from late June, in Brimley State Park in Michigan.
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
News you can use in your inbox
When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our newsletters overdeliver. Sign-up now for headlines, breaking news, hometown stories, weather and much more. Delivered weekday mornings.
