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by drmarv
Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Breakfast in houghton !!!
Replies: 17
Views: 12112

Re: Breakfast in houghton !!!

I agree that the Suomi is the place for breakfast. You have to try the Pannu Kakkua (Finnish pancake).
by drmarv
Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Isle Royale First Timers
Replies: 16
Views: 10989

Re: Isle Royale First Timers

Your adjusted plan is also very doable. As I stated earlier, the climb out of LC is very steep. I have done RH to LC on the first day of a trip and then as the last day of a trip. My older son went w/ me when we did it as the first day (he has never been back) but when I made it the last day of the ...
by drmarv
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Isle Royale First Timers
Replies: 16
Views: 10989

Re: Isle Royale First Timers

While some might consider this an aggressive trip, it is doable. I agree that the hike from McCargo to Lane Cove will be long w/out water. Your last stop will be East Chickenbone. The climb out of Lane is steep but you should be able to get to Rock Harbor w/ plenty of time to spare. The last time I ...
by drmarv
Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: 1st Time on IR -- Itinerary Help!
Replies: 5
Views: 3305

Re: 1st Time on IR -- Itinerary Help!

I completed that same hike 4 years ago but w/ an extra day. Everything that has been said about the difficulty of your agenda is correct but it sounds like you have been preparing for this. I would suggest a few changes to you plan. Day 1: Windigo to ND Day 2: ND to Little Todd (this will give you a...
by drmarv
Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:17 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: WIFI availability
Replies: 6
Views: 4087

Re: WIFI availability

Thanks for the update. A short email is all I will be trying to send.
Thanks again for your help.
by drmarv
Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: WIFI availability
Replies: 6
Views: 4087

WIFI availability

I was reading the posts regarding the availability of WiFi @ Windigo and RH but all of them were from last year. Has anyone been to IR recently (I will be there from 7/18-7/25) and used the WiFi @ either end? I am just looking to send an email home. Thanks
by drmarv
Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Need advice on first time itinerary...
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

Re: Need advice on first time itinerary...

I have done this same trip on several different visits and never tire of views. Once with Lane Cove as our first night and another time with Lane Cove as our last night on the island. It was much better having Lane Cove as our last night. The trail out of Lane Cove is rather steep and we found that ...
by drmarv
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 4952

Re: Winter Study 2011

It would appear, from the most recent postings by the Winter Study group, that there is now only one pack and several lone wolves on IR. See most recent posting)
They also discuss the impact that may have in the future. Great read.
by drmarv
Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Affordable Lightweight Tent?
Replies: 11
Views: 6546

Re: Affordable Lightweight Tent?

I have used two different tents on IR and the Boundary Waters. The half dome from REI is OK but my son and I find it a little tight. (He is 6'4" and I am 6'3") It's not the length that we find tight but the width. Two trips ago, I bought the Kelty Gunnison 3.1 and have found it a great fit...
by drmarv
Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Place to stay in Copper Harbor
Replies: 8
Views: 5219

Re: Place to stay in Copper Harbor

When taking the Queen, we stay @ King Copper. We like the idea that it is so close to the dock and that we can walk to the Pines for breakfast and still be back in time for the departure.
by drmarv
Mon May 18, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Help - 4 nights from RH
Replies: 7
Views: 4156

Re: Itinerary Help - 4 nights from RH

Keweenaw is right about Lane Cove. You don't want to miss it and you should have plenty of time to leave Lane Cove and get to RH before the Queen departs. I did the same thing the last time I camped @ Lane Cove and we arrived in RH w/ enough time to shower and do a load of laundry before catching th...