ice caves-lake superior

finally got around to putting up the pics from our epic trip to the ice caves, located on the shore of lake superior.
although the weather wasn't ideal, and we had one kid that was just getting over a fever, we still managed to rally and head out for this crazy adventure (jesse had a lot to do with this!)
we met grandmama and grandpapa in bayfield on saturday, ate at our favorite pub, maggies, to get a super delicious fish sandwich before we headed out onto the lake. the weather on that day was -25 with the wind chill, so we were a little nervous about how this was going to turn out.
after our bellies were full, we bundled up and drove to meyers beach (fortunately the chilly temps kept a few thousand people home so we were able to park fairly close to the lake, on a warmer saturday people were having to park a few miles away!).
we packed lots of hand warmers and toe warmers, snacks for the kids, water, goggles, blankets, and the we also had a chariot to pull the kids in, when they needed to get out of the cold.
after a mile or so hiking along the shoreline, we got the the caves. the kids immediately started exploring every nook and cranny (like little penguins). i had so much fun following them, seeing things i would have missed otherwise.
we all were amazed, like really really amazed. what a special place......and it was wonderful to share this unique experience with not only my kids and jesse, but with my parents! now that's a good memory!
this is just another reminder of how amazing this land is, it just makes me love it so much more!
so although i was hesitant to make the trip, and the weather wasn't perfect, nor were the roads (that is another story), i am glad we did it:)