We hiked Savanna Portage State Park on August 17th, 2023.

Our hike began on the Old Schoolhouse Trail.

Colorful wildflowers lined the trail. The bees seemed to be enjoying the wildflowers too.

As we made our way along the trail, a critter ran in front of us and into the protected woodlands. My brain quickly searched for an answer to what we just saw…it was a porcupine! I have never been that close to a porcupine before. I tried to take a photo but unfortunately, it was quicker than I was.

We took in the view at the Continental Divide Scenic Overlook.

The tall trees danced with the wind as we hiked the Continental Divide Trail.

The landscape quickly changed the closer we got to Lake Shumway.

Lake Shumway

We saw a beautiful swan near the shore.

The Bog Boardwalk was a must see for us.

Along the Bog Boardwalk, different fluffy Cotton Grass shapes were growing.

The view at the end of the boardwalk was gorgeous!

The beavers near the lake had been busy cutting down trees.

We made our way back to our starting point by hiking Anderson Road Trail.

Mushrooms are so otherworldly to me. They all look so unique.

Our hiking adventure was 5.8 miles.