Snowshoeing into Vermilion Falls

Yesterday Amers and I decided to take a little trip north to Crane Lake, MN. We wanted to check out Vermilion Falls and maybe even see if we could trek into the Gorge. After driving the 5 miles down the unplowed road to the Falls we decided that our first stop on our trip might just be our only stop. We had brought the snowshoes along (thanks Dad) and after strapping them on started down the path to Vermilion Falls.
As soon as well started we both had to use the bathroom- thank God for out houses. Taking off our snowshoes is not one of our favorite things so we managed to use the facilities without having to remove them. Talent. We happened to arrive first and be the only ones at the falls but it wasn't long before many different groups of snowmobilers joined us. We were the only ones to brave trekking in without winter machines and for some reason it seemed to impress many of them. We even happened to be called sweeties- not a name we were too impressed with but...
Though some of the water was open, the main part of the Falls was not only frozen but covered in snow so we weren't able to see as much, but it was a great time to be in the woods covered in snow. I do love that part of winter.

Taking off the showshoes to head further down the Falls sounded like a good idea, but only served to remind us how useful they are. The snow was a bit deep and we each managed to end up with more than just our feet in the snow at least once.
We were a bit cold by the time we reached our car. We headed straight to Grandma Syvilla's where she promptly heated some water for Hot Chocolate and got out the sweets.
We truly enjoyed blazing our own trails (however I seemed to almost always be the one in front making the initial tracks- hhmmm... Amy?!?!) and are now thinking about our next trail to head out on.