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- Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:20 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: First timer looking for feedback
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3741
Re: First timer looking for feedback
I second dcclark. The Feldtmann Loop is a great hike for that amount of time, and optionally add Huginnin Cove at the end. And I am in the minority I guess and had a lovely evening at Island Mine, although it was a bit earlier--if the trees haven't fully leaved out it's got a nice open feeling.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: NPS to allow hot air balloon flights to Isle Royale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1341
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: First to sail a Sunfish Sailboat around Isle Royale???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2998
Re: First to sail a Sunfish Sailboat around Isle Royale???
Congratulations Adventures In Reach! and thanks for nudging me closer to my own trip there. I'm new to the site, and not sure where to go with my question (so, no offense intended). I've never been to Isle Royal, and am looking to buy a "trailer-sailer," like a San Jaun 21 or Catalina 22. Would you ...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Campsite Name & Access
- Replies: 5
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- Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Rain jacket or windbreaker replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4024
Re: Rain jacket or windbreaker replacement
The Marmot Precip is an old standby for light and waterproof. Mine is still going strong after at least 10 years, although not a ton of use beneath a pack since I do more paddling. Looks like it's now the "Precip Eco", so not sure how it's changed. Also have a similar North Face I like, but that's ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:16 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Itinerary feedback!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2029
Re: Itinerary feedback!
Upon arrival, do the rangers usually go over your itinerary with you? Is that where we would get feedback on trail conditions? Ideally, yes. But at that time of year they'll be just staffing up and training, so it may or may not be very helpful. I read at least one report where someone who flew in ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Itinerary feedback!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2029
Re: Itinerary feedback!
I tend to be in the less is more camp, with that in mind, a few thoughts: I'll second Bobcat on the last day. That's a heck of a hike to catch a 3:00 plane, at least for most folks. If you just push on through you won't get much appreciation of that end of the island. But since I haven't done an end ...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:49 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Can't plan too early, questions for starting at Windigo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2505
Re: Can't plan too early, questions for starting at Windigo
How busy is the camping at Windigo/Washington Creek in early June? A shelter would be great but we'd be just fine in tents. I thought it easier to get a camp site arriving Windigo Tuesday vs Sunday. But how likely would we be doubling up on either day? It's been a few years since I've camped there ...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:27 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Campsite Water Source Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1718
Re: Campsite Water Source Question
Lakes Richie and Chickenbone seem to be the most affected in the past, but also Livermore and Intermediate. I don't recall hearing of algae blooms on Hatchet or Desor. They've occurred at least once in early June, but more often later in the summer (July-Aug). Best plan is to be flexible and have a ...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:41 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Itinerary Feedback
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3622
Re: Itinerary Feedback
I really like Kelly's suggestion of orienting the departure location to Chippewa Harbor - has anyone successfully amended their tickets after purchasing? Just give the boat folks a call. So long as there's availability (and there will be if the same day) it's no problem. Perhaps a nominal change ...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5317
Re: Where was I?
Just had some fun reading through the old thread(s). Will try and come up with something new in the next day or two.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:27 pm
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: August Weather
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3054
Re: August Weather
It's probably an average or extrapolation of mainland observations. But IR is sitting in the middle of a huge cold lake and the weather varies greatly, both day to day and depending on where you are on the island--you can have sunny 80s on the ridge and foggy 50s a couple miles away on the shore at ...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:29 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Webcam Feedback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2664
Re: Webcam Feedback
I think it's great just having the webcams at all! Either works for me, is there a sweet spot in between?
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:43 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3053
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 ...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:24 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Big news for grand portage outbound ferries...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4964