Saturday 8 scouts set off on a 20+ mile hike in the Manistee National forest. Saturday we hiked south on the North Country trail. Morning was rainy but by the time we hit the high ground it was sunny and we could see that the tree colors were just past peak. Sunday we hiked the Manistee River Trail north. It was beautiful with high peak views over the river, water falls and eventful creek crossings. Highlights were the sounds heard like geese flying, coyotes howling, owls and even screams from big foot (honest ask the guys). Lesson’s learned include water bottles will freeze solid over night and a straight line is not always the shortest route.