Under the full snow moon

Poem and photos by Jamie Lund after snowshoe hike in Jay Cooke State Park

By: Jamie Lund, Pine Journal

moon

Muted voices murmuring

anticipation of

snow moon snowshoe hike

presentation.

A quiet crowd,

snowshoes under a full snow moon,

air humming with excitement.

Snowy paths,

peaceful woods,

red glow sticks mark the way.

Moon plays peek-a-boo

among the clouds

as the groups walk single-file

into the crisp white night.

Up and down hills,

over fallen logs,

past crackling fires of

winter campers.

Hikers howling at the moon.

Back at the center:

hot chocolate satisfies,

cheery fire warms,

under the full snow moon.

Tags: carlton county, outdoors

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