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by Backpacker534
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay
Replies: 11
Views: 1608

Re: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay

It was a magical little place, made even better because it was unexpected. I definitely recommend checking it out. Here's a photo with my wife and hiking partner for scale. The stream continues through the large boulders at the bottom and drains into a lowland area. The coordinates on the photo are...
by Backpacker534
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 5/23/23 - 5/29/23: Feldtmann & Huginnin spring loops [Links to blog posts]
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Re: TR 5/23/23 - 5/29/23: Feldtmann & Huginnin spring loops [Links to blog posts]

I just finished reading your entire 2023 Isle Royale blog. Wow! What a great read. It brought back a lot of memories from my trip with Dane and Ken, especially when you described some of the very same things we encountered, one of which was the metal tags on the trees. I also got a laugh out of your...
by Backpacker534
Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Northern Lights time lapse from Sept '22
Replies: 4
Views: 509

Re: Northern Lights time lapse from Sept '22

First time seeing the northern lights, I was so stoked! I used my GoPro to film this time lapse! The red flashes on trees are people's head lamps of course. I set the short video to a recording I made of Clair De Lune! I've got a couple stills and other photos from the trip and other parks on my pa...
by Backpacker534
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:16 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Am I Crazy? Swim across Tobin Harbor as short cut?
Replies: 6
Views: 1000

Re: Am I Crazy? Swim across Tobin Harbor as short cut?

Umm... NOT a good idea. For your sake and that of your family and friends, just do the few extra miles on foot; the risks far outweigh the benefits.

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by Backpacker534
Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:19 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolves eat fish!
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: Wolves eat fish!

Very interesting. I never knew this.

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by Backpacker534
Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:58 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Screenshots of old maps
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Screenshots of old maps

I have always loved maps, so I find these very fascinating. Thanks for sharing them.

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by Backpacker534
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: 2023 Winter Study results
Replies: 4
Views: 923

Re: 2023 Winter Study results

That was an interesting read! I've been wondering when the numbers would finally be released.

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by Backpacker534
Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2591

Re: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

My buddies and I were there May 24 - May 28 (Feldtmann Loop). I, too, saw the box of cans outside of the Windigo store. There was a sign on the box that said they were free, but I think it was more of a joke... I picked up one or two of the cans, and they seemed to be empty. Sent from my SM-G781V us...
by Backpacker534
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

Ah, that sounds vaguely familiar about the Feldtmann trail shoreline. [emoji2369]

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by Backpacker534
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

As for question #3, I never wondered why people don't talk about that nice waterfall, but now that you mention it, I do wonder why it is never talked about. We stopped there for several minutes to take pictures and videos as well. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230604/4f6803358f2c7aed5ab04c94972...
by Backpacker534
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

In regard to question #2... my buddies and I both wondered the same thing. After several minutes of discussion and brainstorming, we came up with the idea that maybe it was built so railway tracks could be laid on top during the copper mining days. That would provide a stable and elevated route for ...
by Backpacker534
Sun Jun 04, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

Hello again, dcclark! In regard to question #1 and the triangular notches... I wondered the same thing, but I think I figured out the answer. The triangular notches provide a flat surface through which to drive spikes into the logs below it. A rounded surface (without the notch) may make it more dif...
by Backpacker534
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here
Replies: 265
Views: 229716

Re: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here

Hiking along the shore of Siskiwit Bay
May 26, 2023Image

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by Backpacker534
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here
Replies: 265
Views: 229716

Re: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here

Sunset at Huginnin Cove
May 18, 2010
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by Backpacker534
Tue May 30, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 1286

Re: Senter Point - May 2023

Well, you got him perfectly framed! [emoji1787]

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