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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jul 16

So, I picked up this 50 year old Dolphin Chief Papoose #Canoe for $100 and started bringing her back to life. I'm planning on using it for my week long trip down the lower #Wisconsin riverway later this year

#canoecamping #expedition #paddlesports #outdoors #restoration #boating

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jul 1

The first of our veggies are coming in! Yellow beans, tomatoes and banana peppers.

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jul 1

Laminating maps and getting ready for my next solo adventure. Canoe camping for a week and exploring 92 miles of river

#canoecamping #wisconsin #outdoors #paddlesports #adventure #conservation

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jun 17

Protestors fill the streets and march past the Western Mutual building near downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin on No Kings Day

Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jun 14

#milwuakee showed up today for #nokingsday
#vetsagainsttrump #protest #activism #politics

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jun 14

#nokings #protest #milwaukee

Thousands fill cathedral square park in Milwaukee

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jun 12

Don't mind me, just working on some yard signs. #nokings #resist #handsoff #protest

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jun 9

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jun 4

Found some delicious trail snacks while hiking with @noirheartcreations.bsky.social Golden Oyster mushrooms!

#hiking #backpacking #forage #mushrooms

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · May 27

Bison often walk through this campground and hiking area in #badlandsnational park.

Also, before I get any negative comments, I was zoomed in from a safe distance and there was a deep gorge between myself and the bison. Please do not approach wild animals.

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · May 26

Haven't posted in a while but I just got back from a ten day road trip and I have a ton of photos to share!

#travel #nationalparks #handsoff #publicland #wildlife #outdoors #photographer

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Mar 5

Stay safe out there!

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Mar 1

Somewhat of a darker theme today.
Abandoned places fascinate me.
I took these photos at the Indiana State Sanitarium. They offer guided and self guided tours of the property. It was eerie walking the halls and seeing personal belongings left as if people just got up and left mid day.

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 27

Just thinking about beautiful hiking weather and dry trails. Here are some photos from last summer.
#protectourpublicland
#camping #hiking #northcountrytrail #trailhiking #backpacking #photography #outdoorphotographer #nature #northwoods #wisconsin #nationalparks #wilderness

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 26

Devil's Doorway overlooking the frozen Devil's Lake near Baraboo Wisconsin. A few of the trails were a little sketchy but it was definitely worth the hike.

#backpacking #iceagetrail #wisconsin #photooftheday #protectourparks #conservation #statepark #pictureoftheday #landscape #hiking

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 25

Melting ice ledges and overcast skies on Lake Michigan yesterday.

#nature #outdoors #photography #photographer #pictureoftheday

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 25

I absolutely love that area!

Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 25

It got up to 50 degrees today so obviously I had to go for at least a short hike. The trail was a slushy mess but the lake shore was lovely.

#lakemichigan #wisconsin #greatlakes #midwest #milwaukee
#nature #outdoors #hiking #beachday

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 23

I'd been to Devil's lake many time but never in the winter. The snow and Ice were beautiful and I couldn't resist a hike across the frozen lake.

#winter #hiking #hiker #outdoors #trekking #wisconsin #snow #ice #photography

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 23

Winter #hiking with @noirheartcreations.bsky.social ay Devil's Lake State Park in #wisconsin took the east bluff trail which was only slightly sketchy then walked back across the frozen lake.

#outdoors #devilslake #dayhike #scenic #iceagetrail #statepark

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 20

From my research the only really good option is a Garmin watch and they are very expensive. After that look into a fit bit. Some of them have a decent battery life for a reasonable price. Google, Samsung and Apple all have short battery life and have to be recharged every couple of days.

Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 10

Testing out a new trekking pole tent. It weighs just over a pound and a half.

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Feb 6

Auburn Lake Creek near the Zimmerman trail system on a cold winter day.
#hiking #backpacking #gooutside
#wisconsin #winter #greatoutdoors

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Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jan 31

Thank you! This will be my longest hike to date. I'm nervous but also, very excited.

Wandering Bones @madebymereridt.bsky.social · Jan 21

Oh boy do I have some huge plans for this year 😅 stay tuned.

Superior Hiking Trail - 310 miles - three weeks on foot - September 2025

#thruhike #SHT #superiorhikingtrail #longdistance #hiking #backpacking

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