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by johnhens
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Algae bloom at Richie, Chickenbone and Intermediate and Livermore
Replies: 7
Views: 3745

Re: Algae bloom at Richie, Chickenbone and Intermediate and Livermore

Any suggested books, articles about algal blooms. I'm considering another hike from McCargoe to Chippewa Harbor (hopefully) next year. I might have to hike directly from McCargoe again, to Chippewa Harbor. Especially, if I can't get water along the way. I'm curious about could the water be used ear...
by johnhens
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:17 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

Fire is listed as 85% contained.
by johnhens
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:07 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Fuel for boaters not available after 9/12/21
Replies: 0
Views: 5764

Fuel for boaters not available after 9/12/21

From the NPS: Fuel for Boaters Available Through September 11 Rock Harbor and Windigo have both gasoline and diesel available through September 11, 2021. From September 12 through October 31, 2021, fuel will not be available on-island. Boaters should bring extra fuel in legally approved containers. ...
by johnhens
Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:57 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Algae bloom at Richie, Chickenbone and Intermediate and Livermore
Replies: 7
Views: 3745

Re: Algae bloom at Richie, Chickenbone and Intermediate

Livermore was added to the list. List is current as of 9/05
by johnhens
Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:58 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

The fire is 75% contained and has burned 429 acres. Check the map for new closure areas. This map does not reflect current info. Lane Cove trail and CG are open as is the Mt. Franklin trail. Scoville Pt and the Stoll Trail is also open. https://www.nps.gov/isro/images/ISRO_HorneFire_03Sept21_Closure...
by johnhens
Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:44 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Algae bloom at Richie, Chickenbone and Intermediate and Livermore
Replies: 7
Views: 3745

Re: Algae bloom at Richie, Chickenbone and Intermediate

Lake Livermore was added to the list of IR Lakes as not to use as a water source. Do not use water from Lake Livermore as of 9/05/21.
by johnhens
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:02 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Horne Fire closures
Replies: 3
Views: 2777

Re: Horne Fire closures

Horne Fire Update 9-3-21 As of 9/3/21, the following park locations are re-opened: ✅Lane Cove Trail and Campground ✅Mount Franklin Trail between the Greenstone Ridge Trail and Tobin Harbor Trail ✅Duncan Bay Campground and Dock ✅Stoll Memorial Trail and Scoville Point The following park locations rem...
by johnhens
Fri Sep 03, 2021 6:05 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: To canoe, or not to canoe, that is the question.
Replies: 4
Views: 2658

Re: To canoe, or not to canoe, that is the question.

OldTownTraveler wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:50 pm We crossed the Greenstone Ridge Trail and stared down the "cliff" toward Duncan Bay. My wife said "with a canoe?" and we then headed to Lookout Louise. Ha.
Did that portage once, with 3 kayaks. Hope to never so it again. Ingo has done it a few times.
by johnhens
Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

Sprinkler protecting Duncan Narrows shelter
Image
by johnhens
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

Funny, almost, that the only contained part of the fire is Lake Superior. And notice the fire break along the Tobin Harbor/Duncan Bay portage. It seems that's as far west as the Park Service will allow the fire to burn. Interesting that there are no fire breaks on the east side of the fire. I have ...
by johnhens
Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

8/31/21 MODIS Imagery. No smoke that I can see. Image
by johnhens
Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

8/30/21 Update: Horne Fire Update 8-30--21 The Horne Fire is approximately 20% contained at this time. Firefighters working to control and contain the fire include 22 from the National Park Service, 8 from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and 21 firefighters from Virginia. Maps, pictures, and other inf...
by johnhens
Sun Aug 29, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Queen not going on 8/29
Replies: 2
Views: 3789

Queen not going on 8/29

DEPARTURE STATUS: The Queen IV has postponed the Sunday 8-29 crossing until Monday 8-30 because of GALE WARNINGS Sunday. Sunday passengers will depart 8am Monday 8-30. Some seats for passengers scheduled for 8-30 will be available. Priority will be given to those with the shortest planned stays on t...
by johnhens
Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Horne Fire
Replies: 63
Views: 16306

Re: Horne Fire

8/28 Update from the NPS: News Release: Horne Fire Burning in Isle Royale National Park Closures and Fire Restrictions Work continues on the approximately 200-acre Horne Fire, which ignited on August 10 near the Duncan Bay/Tobin Harbor Portage Trail on Isle Royale National Park. The cause of ignitio...
by johnhens
Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Queen delayed for folks going out 8/28
Replies: 1
Views: 1629

Queen delayed for folks going out 8/28

The Queen IV has had to stay at IR Friday night 8-27 because of extremely rough conditions on Lake Superior. The Friday return will occur Saturday morning. Arrival in Copper Harbor expected about 11am. The Saturday 8-28 crossing will depart about noon. Passengers, please arrive no sooner than 11 so ...