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by greg
Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolf pups on Isle Royale
Replies: 8
Views: 6275

Re: Wolf pups on Isle Royale

What wonderful news. I was waiting to hear if there would be any pups this year. This makes my day!
by greg
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: An Isle Royale without wolves. Would u still visit?
Replies: 11
Views: 7662

Re: An Isle Royale without wolves. Would u still visit?

I would continue to visit the park if wolves died out but it would be saddening. I have seen wolves 8 times on Isle Royale and each encounter, brief though many of them were, was a magical moment. Nature takes its course and all beings are mortal, but walking trails where woves have trod, hearing th...
by greg
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Greenstone/Minong Ridge Loop; Best direction of travel?
Replies: 7
Views: 4634

Re: Greenstone/Minong Ridge Loop; Best direction of travel?

I would strongly recommend using the Voyageur as a resupply option. Everyone is different but why carry ten days food if you have a mail drop option? I have hiked the Minong in both directions and I would strongly recommend heading from McCargo Cove toward Washington Creek rather than reversing that...
by greg
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: New Cabins in Windigo
Replies: 35
Views: 25907

Re: New Cabins in Windigo

Any ideas on how you can reserve one of these cool new cabins?
by greg
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolves on IR
Replies: 15
Views: 11273

Re: Wolves on IR

Jerry-I do remember meeting you on the Voyageur II. I hope you have found your way back out to the Island over the past year. I look forward to returning to the Island next Spring. Perhaps our paths will cross again but, if not, it was my pleasure to meet you.
by greg
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: IR moose in National Parks Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 2585

Re: IR moose in National Parks Magazine

Carl is a very talented person. His two videos of Isle Royale set to music are quite inspirational and are available via iRNHA.
by greg
Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Bug Situation
Replies: 18
Views: 10352

Re: Bug Situation

Ticks are only an issue for the moose as they are not interested in people.
by greg
Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Solo Hiking
Replies: 7
Views: 5540

Re: Solo Hiking

I also have met a number of women who were solo hiking on IR. The trails are very well marked and, with few exceptions, straight forward to follow. From a safety standpoint, the difficulties involved in getting to Isle Royale make the group of hikers who visit the park one that is very reasonable an...
by greg
Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolves on IR
Replies: 15
Views: 11273

Re: Wolves on IR

According to the Peterson's the three wolves that fell into the old mine pit near Todd Harbor probably were crossing over it when it was covered by snow and ice. Once they broke through the snow/ice cover they were unable to climb back out. In winter, with the sides of the pit covered in ice, it was...
by greg
Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolves on IR
Replies: 15
Views: 11273

Re: Wolves on IR

Interesting-I do understand your point about the introduction of wolves or a female breeding wolf as a short term fix but there may be some value to the adaptive genes of the current wolf population that has been on the island for about ten generations or more. I was at an evening talk with the Pete...
by greg
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Barking Sounds at Moskey
Replies: 4
Views: 3760

Re: Barking Sounds at Moskey

My son saw a wolf along the shore at Moskey late in June. I also observed and listened to foxes barking in that same camp last month. Generally, wolves bark as part of alert behavior so my guess is you heard a fox but who knows.
by greg
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolves on IR
Replies: 15
Views: 11273

Wolves on IR

I just completed my 28th trip to Isle Royale (my fourth this season) and I was struck by the absence of wolf sign. Across those four trips I saw barely any wolf scat and only a couple prints. The reduction of the wolf population to 9 animals leaves me feeling very concerned about their future on the...
by greg
Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Why do you go backpacking?
Replies: 8
Views: 4667

Re: Why do you go backpacking?

What a great question. I have backpacked in a variety of places but Isle Royale is the place I keep returning to. In September I will make my 24th trip to the Island, each of which has been a backpacking excursion. After my September trip I will have covered by foot over 1200 miles on the island. I ...
by greg
Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Greenstone/Indian Portage June 22-26, 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 4408

Re: Greenstone/Indian Portage June 22-26, 2011

Jerry-I believe I met you on the Voyageur II after you were picked up at Chippewah Harbor. If so, I really enjoyed our conversation en route to Grand Portage. I hope your long drive home went well. Your grit and determination, linked to your love of the island, really impressed me. Take care and I w...
by greg
Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:40 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: That 72-hour itch
Replies: 4
Views: 2423

Re: That 72-hour itch

I couldn't agree more. There is such a buildup to getting to Isle Royale. The travel arrangements that often are less than simple. Preparing your gear and food. The long ride up to wherever you are heading to catch a boat or the seaplane. And then you're there and the hard work of hiking or paddling...