Oberg Loop - Trailhead Sign

Think we'll go to Oberg next.  This was an easy-to-medium level hike, leading us through splendid fall colors along with a bit of elevation to give the muscles a fair workout.  The sun was out full on this cloudless afternoon, which narrowed the possibilities photographically - particularly with people shots - but the Bigger Cahoona and I did manage to get a few keepers.

This was a day that we bemoaned - of all things - the heat!  After eagerly awaiting relief from Houston's 90-degree temperatures, we ended up encountering an Indian summer up there in Minnesota; and while it's true that the daytime high in the mid-70's was better, I was expecting frosty mornings with highs in the 50's or 60's.  After all, this is Minnesota, right?  Nevertheless, it was beautiful outside and time with family is much more important than concerns about any expectations we had about the weather.