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by Midwest Ed
Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: McCargoe to Chippewa Portage Trip
Replies: 6
Views: 2561

Re: McCargoe to Chippewa Portage Trip

Very nice fishing report. Can you add some information regarding lures used, both successful and otherwise?

Unless something has very recently changed in the regulations I believe spending the night on Ryan Island (or any island) would be off limits.
by Midwest Ed
Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Feedback request: Greenstone webcam videos
Replies: 16
Views: 4765

Re: Feedback requested on webcam videos

Excellent! These are very nice. Thank you for taking the time. I agree with dcclark. I think Introduction and trailer times could be shortened. Three seconds is just a bit too long. The length of time allowed should depend upon what you are asking the viewer to read. It should be as short as possibl...
by Midwest Ed
Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Greenstone 2022
Replies: 3
Views: 8611

Re: Greenstone 2022

I found this, more or less, in this article from MSR , but they also seem to be a bit confused. They even link to the MiniWorks EX using *both* the term "physical purifier" and "microfilter". I think that calling the MiniWorks a "physical purifier" is a mistake, since ...
by Midwest Ed
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Mystery Tracks
Replies: 6
Views: 2408

Re: Mystery Tracks

A closer examination shows tracks along 5 or 6 different paths, all converging:
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by Midwest Ed
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:09 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: VIP Photography
Replies: 9
Views: 2098

Re: VIP Photography

You have great skills and even greater patience. And that frog is a ham.
by Midwest Ed
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Passage Island Kayak Crossing
Replies: 6
Views: 2205

Re: Passage Island Kayak Crossing

I fear I might sound like one of those guys on Amazon reviews that post "I don't know. I bought something different", but I've never paddled that area. You sound like you have good experience and a cautious attitude. I never knew how large a wake the Lakers can produce and how far they tra...
by Midwest Ed
Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Ice Bridge Forming?
Replies: 20
Views: 5269

Re: Ice Bridge Forming?

Saw the image above. Went to coastwatch noaa looked at the satellite image for the 2 and there was 0 ice. Just blue water between IR and Canada. On the 4 at 19:43 GMT there is ice but not solid. On the Canadian side it is broke up and open water Say it isn't so! Government agencies providing less t...
by Midwest Ed
Wed Jan 26, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Ice Bridge Forming?
Replies: 20
Views: 5269

Re: Ice Bridge Forming?

Let's hope the newly transplanted wolves now feel at home and aren't pining for the old life.
by Midwest Ed
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary help for first timer
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Re: Itinerary help for first timer

Several good and prudent suggestions offered thus far. Given your described circumstances (first real backpacking trip, first time to Isle Royale, unknowns about sister, and primary desire to do more than usual amount of photography, I add to the suggestion you take things a bit slower. Moskey Basin...
by Midwest Ed
Wed Dec 08, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Dates for Moosewatch 2022 are confirmed
Replies: 0
Views: 6383

Dates for Moosewatch 2022 are confirmed

Received this email notice from the Michigan Tech University Moosewatch group: Dates for Moosewatch 2022 are confirmed! Join us in the field to participate in wolf-moose research on Isle Royale. You will find information about Moosewatch research expeditions, dates, photos, and how to apply on our w...
by Midwest Ed
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Half Day Paddle Near Windigo
Replies: 4
Views: 2262

Re: Half Day Paddle Near Windigo

You didn't mention how experienced are you at paddling? Or if you' traveling alone? If alone, a kayak will be much easier to control than a single person in a canoe. Waves from ferries or boats should not be a concern although if you somehow get very near an oncoming wake simply turn into the wake s...
by Midwest Ed
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Queen IV Moored in Houghton at Night (10/11/2021)
Replies: 0
Views: 5646

Queen IV Moored in Houghton at Night (10/11/2021)

I've been in Houghton for a few days and tried to take a photo of The Queen and the Lift Bridge at night.
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by Midwest Ed
Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Duluth News article on Grand Portage Isle Royale ferries
Replies: 1
Views: 1589

Re: Duluth News article on Grand Portage Isle Royale ferries

Looks pretty good. Too bad it's behind their paywall.
by Midwest Ed
Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Queen not going on 8/29
Replies: 2
Views: 3788

Re: Queen not going on 8/29

Priority will be given to those with the shortest planned stays on the island. That seems quite reasonable. Two trips in one day. I wonder if they are they planning to return after dark on Monday? Or spend the night and return at sunrise with a small delay in Tuesday morning's departure? The gales ...
by Midwest Ed
Sun Aug 22, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Horne Fire closures
Replies: 3
Views: 2774

Re: Horne Fire closures

As conditions change, they will be reflected here:
Current Conditions at Isle Royale