Hiking

Where to look

Look for exposed rocks. Northern Minnesota is known for it's wonderful exposed rock. Some how plants and trees are able to grow in the cracks of these exposed rocks.

Jack Pine trees are good friends of blueberries. Red (Norway) Pine are enemies of blueberries; the acid in the needles kills all plant life under it.

There are other locations that seem to be common among the blueberry patches. Look on the east or southeast side of the rock hill. Blueberries like some sunlight, but do not grow particularly big in direct sunlight. They actually grow best in a lightly shaded sunlight, pull back the top leaves, or look under ferns to find the clusters of berries hanging near the ground.

Far too often, backpackers plan a wilderness trip with just the equipment and
destination in mind. They fail to consider one of the most important aspects of an enjoyable outing: physical condition. Ask yourself, can you hold up physically to the demands you may encounter? How do you plan a trip around your level of fitness?