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by sgerbs
Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
Replies: 10
Views: 936

Re: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help

Rock Harbor is a very large campground, with easy access from the Ranger's dock. There's a 1-night stay limit at most times, so be sure to consider that in your planning. Like all Isle Royale campgrounds, it's actually a collection of separate tent sites (and some shelters), and in busy seasons peo...
by sgerbs
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:50 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
Replies: 10
Views: 936

Re: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help

If we take the Ranger III, we will be there for 4 nights. We would head over on Tuesday and come back on Saturday. The short time budget has me thinking about the best loop for what my kids can handle. Perhaps we could take a water taxi to Moskey Basin on Tuesday (weather permitting), to give us a c...
by sgerbs
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
Replies: 10
Views: 936

Trip Planning: Itinerary Help

My family is planning a trip to the east end of the island in June 2024. We will probably be taking the Ranger III out of Houghton. If that's the case, it appears we won't get in to Rock Harbor until 3pm. Is it possible to get a campsite at Threemile that first night? Or will it be filled up? My kid...
by sgerbs
Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: What national parks haven't you visited, but would like to?
Replies: 51
Views: 27485

Re: What national parks haven't you visited, but would like

Johnhens, I've read some cool things about Dry Tortugas and would love to get down there. It looks like a neat park even if it isn't very big.
by sgerbs
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Anyone interested in creating a resource website?
Replies: 3
Views: 2292

Re: Anyone interested in creating a resource website?

I would not mind helping out with the page. I've done some html work, and would be interested in getting the word out for Isle Royale. I read what your thoughts were, but what specific information were you thinking should be on there?
by sgerbs
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: What are your winter plans?
Replies: 5
Views: 2739

Re: What are your winter plans?

I often spend my winter planning for my next trip. It's fun to research the different parks and hikes.

I still do get out to hike, but it's less often with the snow on the ground.
by sgerbs
Fri May 13, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Water Taxi
Replies: 8
Views: 4195

Re: Water Taxi

Is it possible to fly in and out of Daisy Farm? You'll not have to worry about a water taxi and you can spend more time where you want to be.
by sgerbs
Fri May 13, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Indiana Whooping Crane shooter given Probation and 1$ fine
Replies: 2
Views: 2095

Re: Indiana Whooping Crane shooter given Probation and 1$ fi

Does not seem like much of a deterent.
by sgerbs
Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Affordable Lightweight Tent?
Replies: 11
Views: 6545

Re: Affordable Lightweight Tent?

I have the REI Halfdome and have been very happy with it's performance. I've used it at Grand Canyon, Isle Royale, Sleeping Bear (N. Manitou), Cumberland Island and a couple of other places and it's worked great. It's reasonable in price, has a decent amount of room (I'm over 6'), two doors and two ...
by sgerbs
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 4951

Re: Winter Study 2011

I've been reading it over the last few days. Can't wait to see what news they get about the wolf packs.
by sgerbs
Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Backpacker Magazine (Jan 2011) - The Secret is Out!
Replies: 11
Views: 5047

Re: Backpacker Magazine (Jan 2011) - The Secret is Out!

It's always nice to have IR featured in Backpacker. As much as I don't want IR to be crowded, it would be nice for more people to check it out.
by sgerbs
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Yellowstone NP Wolf Reports
Replies: 1
Views: 2011

Re: Yellowstone NP Wolf Reports

There was a good article in Outdoor Magazine's November issue on the wolves of Yellowstone
by sgerbs
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Getting married. Need help...
Replies: 13
Views: 7807

Re: Getting married. Need help...

You will also need to get the marriage license from the county you are getting married in (30 days or less before the wedding). I think IR is technically part of Keweenaw County. When I was out at Grand Canyon, there were pastors in the parks who did weddings quite frequently for a very reasonable s...
by sgerbs
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: History
Topic: MPLS Star Trib editorial on eviction notices to leasholders
Replies: 4
Views: 6007

Re: MPLS Star Trib editorial on eviction notices to leashold

Here is an article from a NW Indiana newspaper about the "eviction" of residents from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Indiana Dunes is quite a bit different than Isle Royale, but it's still an interesting story none the less. http://www.post-trib.com/news/2576126,new-dunesmove0808.ar...
by sgerbs
Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Summer Vacation
Replies: 0
Views: 952

Summer Vacation

My wife and I just got back from our trip out west. While in California we went to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Each park was really beautiful and fun to hike (we didn't backpack). As you can imagine, Yosemite was really touristy, but still had a lot of cool things to see. King...