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by johnhens
Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Queen taking online 2022 reservations
Replies: 0
Views: 5969

Queen taking online 2022 reservations

Queen is now taking online reservations for 2022.
https://www.isleroyale.com/schedules-and-fares.html
by johnhens
Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:36 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: What are good setups for canoeing setup for sites without fire?
Replies: 5
Views: 3340

Re: What are good setups for canoeing setup for sites without fire?

Secret is to keep the fry pan moving over a stove (don’t use hot oil … butter and onions instead. Done it with pocket rocket. Not easy but it works. Or just catch and release on days you can’t have a fire Thanks, can't get the idea of fresh IR fish cooking in butter and onions out of my head. May h...
by johnhens
Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Isle Royale 1889
Replies: 16
Views: 9238

Re: Isle Royale 1889

Maybe in the 5 fingers.
by johnhens
Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:48 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Early season ice on inland lakes?
Replies: 1
Views: 1739

Re: Early season ice on inland lakes?

We have done many trips to Malone/Siskiwit Lake the week before Memorial Day. No ice, though it can still be cold and snow usually happens. We are kayaking. Fishing is great on the inland lakes, we get Lake Trout, Whitefish and of course big Northerns from Siskiwit.
by johnhens
Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Grand Portage Ojibway and Voyageurs
Replies: 0
Views: 8825

Grand Portage Ojibway and Voyageurs

Came across this video depicting early days of Grand Portage Ojibway and the Voyageurs.
https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.ht ... enPuiYrpJs
by johnhens
Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:56 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 1789

Winter Study 2022

I was listening to a podcast with Denise Swanke , the new Superintendant. She said Winter Study was a go for this winter.
by johnhens
Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Final Horne fire update
Replies: 2
Views: 1962

Re: Final Horne fire update

......Light smoke plumes could be seen on both sides of the Greenstone Ridge. The fire was left to slowly burn itself out this fall and winter as rain and snow eventually blanket the island. The final map, reflecting more accurate measurements of the burned area, showed the fire at 335 acres..........
by johnhens
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Final Horne fire update
Replies: 2
Views: 1962

Final Horne fire update

From the NPS: Horne Fire Update: Park rangers closing Isle Royale in late October took one last look at the Horne Fire before heading back to Houghton for the winter. At that time, the fire was continuing to slowly smolder in a few places, mostly in the thick duff layer. Light smoke plumes could be ...
by johnhens
Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Superior storm 11/11/21
Replies: 5
Views: 5184

Superior storm 11/11/21

The Lake will be kicking up today and tonight. Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 415 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Today... Weather...........
by johnhens
Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: NPS to receive funding
Replies: 0
Views: 5660

NPS to receive funding

Hoping IR gets funding to address backlog of projects.
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2 ... 80vRzepGKk
by johnhens
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:48 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Half Day Paddle Near Windigo
Replies: 4
Views: 2262

Re: Half Day Paddle Near Windigo

Washington Harbor and creek make for a nice paddle. We paddled up Washington creek in our kayaks (17' and 16') till the creek narrowed to where we had to back paddle to get out. We did not see any moose, though we did have moose in the creek later in the day. We had a nice paddle down Washington har...
by johnhens
Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:21 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Visit Planning Info
Replies: 0
Views: 16835

First Visit Planning Info

Good info for folks wanting to go to IR.
https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ ... -guide.htm
by johnhens
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: How much should you assist other hikers on their plans?
Replies: 5
Views: 3055

Re: How much should you assist other hikers on their plans?

I don't offer advice or make suggestions unless asked. I have come across paddlers in canoes attempting to paddle the open lake on days when they would get into trouble, and asked if they knew what the marine forecast was. Upon sharing the forecast info, the paddlers changed their plans.