I decided to get up and go do something out of the area today. I’ve been on a short vacation since Wednesday. I spent most of the time off catching up on things that slip through the cracks over time.
Today was different. I got up early and headed north to Ely. There was an ATV trail ride today. Something I have never done. And I didn’t know anyone who was going. Just saw a post on FaceBook and took a chance.
We met up at Whiteside park in Ely, MN. I have many fond memories of being in Ely over the years. The town reminds me of Cicily, AK from the show Northern Exposure. Though, today I noticed many businesses are out and not coming back. I digress.
There were 40-50 people all in different ATV’s–single riders and side by sides. We drove about 53 miles before stopping for lunch in Babbit, MN. Specifically, we shared the grounds with the Babbit Conservation Club. It took us about four hours to get there.
We traveled through some of the neatest back woods, lakes, and streams of Minnesota. And yes, I got mud on my new ATV. lol.
The plan was to backtrack the way we came. I wasn’t up for another four hours like that so I split off with a bunch of others who took the 20 mile short cut back to Ely.
I then visited with a friend at her business, Evergreen Cottage Wellness Center. Sonja has been my mentor in holistic health since 2008. It was really good to catch up.
I headed out after that and shopped at my favorite store there. Piragis Northwoods, an outfitter. They did try to tackle me down to put on a mask and I refused. Got my shopping done and headed out for home.
All in all I will put this day down as #bestsummerdayever.
And I got home right before the storms rolled in.
