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by head2north
Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Minnesota Public TV Isle Royale Production
Replies: 2
Views: 1766

Minnesota Public TV Isle Royale Production

The Burns National Park special seems to be blossuming a row of Outdoor programs on public TV. If you live in Twin Cities area, you can catch a half-hour Isle Royale special this Sunday October 4 on TPT MN @ 8:30PM. I had seen this episode some years back and enjoyed. I am not sure what channel this...
by head2north
Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Zebra Mussels on Isle Royale
Replies: 6
Views: 3601

Zebra Mussels on Isle Royale

Here is a link to the an aritcle concerning the invasive Zebra Mussel on Isle Royale. I am sure that
more information on the discovery will be released in near future.

http://www.startribune.com/local/60022682.html
by head2north
Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Hydration packs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8152

Re: Hydration packs?

I had the same thought process for decades - "why????" and had used the bottles and it became a habit and was comfortable in the sense that i was used to it. Then last year during my Minong Ridge trip i break my stubborness and try the hydration system. I removed the plastic bottle from pa...
by head2north
Thu May 07, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: shelter vs. tent sites
Replies: 25
Views: 14846

Re: shelter vs. tent sites

And many are art museums.
by head2north
Tue May 05, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: I have my NR All Species MI Fishing License
Replies: 4
Views: 2586

Re: I have my NR All Species MI Fishing License

Please do support wildlife by purchasing state fishing licenses, but if you
are on Isle Royale June 13 - June 14, it is Michigan's Free Summer fishing
weekend.
by head2north
Tue May 05, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Homemade Gear & Gadgets
Replies: 32
Views: 20477

Re: Homemade Gear & Gadgets

We have a local outdoors/paddling guru in our area and those who attended the recent Midwest Mountaineering Outdoors Expo might recognize the name - Cliff Jacobsen. I attended one of his seminars at our public library a few years ago and the man is full of backcountry tricks and ideas. Anyways, unle...
by head2north
Tue May 05, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: May 2009 itinerary (first paddle of IR!)
Replies: 27
Views: 11075

Re: May 2009 itinerary (first paddle of IR!)

I consider the inlake lake paddle route to be a destination within the destination - if that makes any sense! I did this trip in June and August last year and will be absorbing again with my father the week after you in June. Yes, it is the best kept secret for any Boundary Waters/Isle Royale Nut. I...
by head2north
Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here
Replies: 265
Views: 229730

Re: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here

June 11, 2008 on top of Minong Ridge overlook of Otter Lake.