Michigan - Manistee River/North Country - 10/11/13

**nothermark** · 10-15-2013, 09:26

Pretty country, nice time of year. Thanks for sharing!

**2ply** · 10-15-2013, 09:32

Originally Posted by Boudah

I think it's an Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake. It was seriously tiny, I had the macro on and almost touched it with the lens. Michigan only has one poisonous snake, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, and they are extremely rare.

Not a Hog Nosed snake but more likely a Brown snake. Not that it matters.

**gargoyle** · 10-15-2013, 09:48

Nice pics Boudah.

**Stone** · 10-15-2013, 11:19

Great pics buddy! Is that a new bridge over Eddington?

**Boudah** · 10-15-2013, 12:16

Originally Posted by 2ply

Not a Hog Nosed snake

The only reason I thought it was a hog nosed is because it puffed out and got 'big' once it saw me as a threat. I'm not a snakologoist... so who knows.

**2eez4life** · 10-15-2013, 15:45

Looks like now that you thoroughly enjoyed a fall backpacking experience, winter can now arrive and settle in peace.
Thanks for posting HQ photos!

**Boudah** · 10-17-2013, 06:15

Originally Posted by 2eez4life

Looks like now that you thoroughly enjoyed a fall backpacking experience, winter can now arrive and settle in peace.
Thanks for posting HQ photos!

We'll just be out there disturbing the peace!

I'm working on a hot-house for winter adventures!

**questtrek** · 10-17-2013, 07:54

Great pictures ... reminded me of my last trip there solo. Loved the hang spot right down near the river, very cool ... thanks for sharing.

**OneClick** · 10-17-2013, 13:27

I should have been out there

I had a 3-day weekend and everything packed for the NCT/MRT loop. I woke up at 8AM all packed and ready to go but for some reason I just wasn't feeling it. Stayed home to get a few things done instead.

Looks like the last chance at great weather. I blew it!

p.s. I'm surprised there's not more color. I was up last year at the same time and it was completely different. The summer weather sure makes a difference!