



–photos by me




–photos by me

I’m walking the Mesabi Trail;

up here, the hardwoods prevail.

Some maples are only now turning,

Though most of them look like they’re burning!
–Photos by me

come on now and walk with me

i’ll show to you the orangest tree

and forest friends, so wild and free–

these are things you gotta see!
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–photos by me




–photos by me

when mining ended in the pit,
a path was made encircling it,

and near the path, a fence was strung,
and soon all kinds of plant life hung…

…upon the wire, all around–
now, even wild hops are found;

there are berries, plums, and apples, too–
all hanging there for me and you!
–photos by me




–Photos by me




–photos by me




–photos by me




–photos by me