Maybe the bugs just don't like me but I have never found them to be overwhelming. Try to wipe off excess sweat as that seems to help a lot.

1. July 4th is on a Weekend are we going to be engulfed with other hikers? I was there July 4th 2013 and we left from Houghton - the island was NOT overcrowded, in fact the Ranger on the Ranger (ha!) said the July 4th weekend was not a popular time. We are planning another trip this year over the 4t...

The corn is the best but one can't buy the 2 serving pack anymore, you have to buy the canister. It is yummy, sweet and crisp. Highly recommended!!

My boyfriend and I went back (were there over the 4th of July) just after Labor Day and we forgot the bug spray! We forgot it in the car. We did not miss it. Again, we are native Minnesota folks so bugs don't bother us too much. So go get some bug stuff that does NOT have deet.....and remember to pa...

I like Apple Cinnamon oatmeal and banana chips for breakfast. Or if you are not a big breakfast eater (or just don't want to set up the cooking gear) you can start a hike and then stop for some dried fruit and a power bar. I must say that we don't do "death marches"......I told my boyfrien...

What is a rockier "Vomit Comet" kinda ride? Sea Hunter or Voyager? Heading out after Labor day on the Voyager. My boyfriend and I went out over July 4th from the Ranger III and man that was a SWEET ride! He said to not get too used to that ride!

We ate at the Rock Harbor cafe (the one on the left side - the cafe/grill one) and we both found the food to be quite tasty. Not too overpriced and the pizza was good. We had breakfast there before heading home on the Ranger III and that was very good, too. It is my understanding that the restaurant...

We did not do a lot of hot breakfasts but oatmeal is great and you can always add a few dried bananas. Dried fruit is your best friend on the Island. We would get up, have some dried fruit and almonds then on our first rest we would break out a beef stick. If I knew string cheese would keep well I w...

First off, bug repellent questions are NOT stupid. I agree with the strongest stuff that is NOT DEET you can afford. I am a native Minnesota girl so deer flies and mosquitoes are not a big deal to me. We were on the Island from July 2-6 and I did not think the bugs were any worse than Minnesota. We ...