On Saturday April 27th Nature Up North led a hike out at Wolf Lake State forest. We had a small group but it was a great hike. The day was overcast but warm and we found out quickly that the black flies have made their spring return to the North Country! We made our first stop at an amazing beaver dam about 1.5 miles into the hike where we paused to have a quick lunch (in between swatting black flies). We heard a pileated woodpecker and northern flicker while we were stopped, and saw a heron. We then headed on to Moon Lake and from there to our last stop at Wolf Lake before heading back for the day. The sun came out for us on the hike back and we found some liverleaf (Hepatica acutiloba) taking in the warmth along the side of the trail. Next time we are determined to do the whole loop and see Moon, Wolf, and Huckleberry Lake!