After about five years, I'm finally going to get to take a regular trip to Isle Royale, instead of my last five trips which were restoration work trips to the Rock of Ages lighthouse (although, I'm doing that trip too) I'm also pretty pumped to finally post in this thread again :) Name: Richard Kauf...

Have you ever wanted to visit an incredible part of Isle Royale history? Well, the Rock of Ages Lighthouse awaits. The Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society (RoALPS) is searching for volunteers to take part in restoration work for 2022 . Volunteers get to experience a part of Isle Royale that...

thesneakymonkey wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 5:19 pm CA5CA4DD-D007-4695-91AD-278D3E812BA6.jpeg Momma duck and her ducklings sunning on "poop rock"

We call it "duck rock" but this name works too.

TopCarrot wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:32 pm How much should you assist other hikers on their plans?

I just want to help, so I always frame my advice with phrases like "In my experience," or "the last time I did that..." and "I really enjoy..."

This part of a series, as a second story has been posted. This link should get you past the paywall:

https://facebook.com/l.php?u=https://ww ... ng-history

A good article, but a better video about the Grand Portage Isle Royale ferry service, with a cameo from Capt Ben and Capt Don!

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/busin ... -adventure

Dearest Isle Royale Forums users, I've added the ability to "like" or "thank" someone for a specific post. It's similar to Facebook or Instagram's "like" feature I was inspired by Microsoft Teams' implementation of the feature on our internal chat at work: it seems like...

What I do want to know is what type of clothing should we be packing for August? I always bring light gloves and a light stocking cap. That is a year-round item I bring to Isle Royale for me. It can get cold at night even in the summer. The lake does crazy things. I highly recommend you bring a thi...

Are you speaking of this?

https://courses.wiseoldmanofisleroyale.com/

I can't believe I'm just now seeing these pictures. The foliage in the fog is beautiful.

I am not much of a coffee drinker, but as a gadget person, I have wondered about how well this would actually work for a coffee afficionado. https://www.rei.com/product/784659/gsi-outdoors-ultralight-java-drip-coffee-maker It's very light and compact. I use this exact model and love it. I am a coff...

I wanted to take a a second and give a shout-out to two of our moderators of the Isle Royale Forums, johnhens and IncaRoads . These two gentlemen do 99% of the work to keep the forum spam-free and organized. Without them, we wouldn't be able to enjoy the clean and safe forum we use to discuss everyt...

I love vicariously through your trip report.

Than you for sharing. The Feldtman loop is I've it my favorites on the island

Sad news, but a smart move.

Is this Capt Bennie, of the VII?

https://www.wtip.org/grand-marais-fire- ... and-marais