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by jerry
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2918

Re: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

I noticed at the new store at Windigo, that fuel cans were left near the front door (off to the right of it). No sign indicated they were free. I was there June 8 and 9. The same can be said near the store at Rock Harbor (June 7).
by jerry
Thu May 18, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Smoke from Canada's forest fires
Replies: 5
Views: 2526

Smoke from Canada's forest fires

We are receiving forest fire smoke here in Ohio, from the fires in Western Canada. Are you folks in Minnesota and Wisconsin also being affected by them? If so, I suppose Isle Royale is receiving smoke too.
by jerry
Sat May 13, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 5/25-5/29, 2022 [Hiking] [Windigo to Malone Bay via Feldtmann Loop]
Replies: 10
Views: 2207

Re: TR: 5/25-5/29, 2022 [Hiking] [Windigo to Malone Bay via Feldtmann Loop]

The Malone Tr. between the Greenstone and the L. Superior CG at Malone was overgrown in places when I did it. Enjoy!
by jerry
Fri May 12, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Am I overreacting about bushwhacking being a bad idea for an upcoming trip?
Replies: 5
Views: 1437

Re: Am I overreacting about bushwhacking being a bad idea for an upcoming trip?

Getting lost on ISRO/NP twice means you might find L. Superior after awhile. Getting lost in a bog on the Minong Trail was interesting. We back tracked and found the trail. Hiking from Daisy Farm to the Greenstone going NW found myself off trail (believe it or not). The sun was to my south. Bushwack...
by jerry
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Blatnik bridge & Duluth
Replies: 2
Views: 1479

Blatnik bridge & Duluth

Is the Blatnik Bridge still being worked on? Also is the I-35 in Duluth still under construction/repair?
by jerry
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Looking for Itinerary feedback
Replies: 10
Views: 2853

Re: Looking for Itinerary feedback

I guess I was lucky at Lane Cove. A husband/wife team came down and we decided to share the same site. (Nice folks, as usual at ISRO) No one else was there that night.
by jerry
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: transportation for early season from 5/2 - 5/6
Replies: 6
Views: 3436

Re: transportation for early season from 5/2 - 5/6

The Border Route trail in Minnesota is in parts of the BWCA.
by jerry
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: any current moose/wolf counts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2566

Re: any current moose/wolf counts?

I like the creek (Wash. Crk.) next to the CG. Usually a spot to view the moose. Sometimes a bull looking for a date in September.
by jerry
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: any current moose/wolf counts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2566

Re: any current moose/wolf counts?

JerryB,
You know they are there. In early Sept. last year, one almost walked over me on my walk back to the Windigo store, from the campground.
by jerry
Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 24
Views: 9428

Re: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name: jerry
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Arrival Date: June 5
Departure Date: June 10
Coming from Mn via V2
Nites 1 & 2 Belle Island
Nite 3 Rock Harbor
Nites 4 & 5 Washington Creek
Another solo trip for this old one
Using the Sea Hunter to get back to Minnesota
by jerry
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Have u ever met nicer folks, then at ISRO?
Replies: 6
Views: 1540

Re: Have u ever met nicer folks, then at ISRO?

I guess some fishing folks are nice and others not so. At Chippewa Harbor, I was given as much grilled fish as I wanted, by some nice folks. At the Windigo dock the same thing happened a few years ago.
by jerry
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Bug net?
Replies: 11
Views: 4539

Re: Bug net?

The only time I remember using a headnet at ISRO was on the Minong Trail. This is the old man Jerry
by jerry
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Campgrounds Mich., Minn., Wisc.
Replies: 8
Views: 2729

Re: Campgrounds Mich., Minn., Wisc.

I stayed at Au Train NF CG about 2 years ago (in the UP of Mich.). You're right about the $cost$.
by jerry
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Campgrounds Mich., Minn., Wisc.
Replies: 8
Views: 2729

Re: Campgrounds Mich., Minn., Wisc.

Bobcat1, Athens, Ohio!
I enjoy camping in our Nat. For. campgrounds. Especially, in SuperiorNF. Also, COE (Cor. of Engr) are affordable. Not sure why state CGs are not charging similar prices. Being an old man, I get to pay 1/2 price in NF & COE CGs. I'm ready to go in 2023.
by jerry
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Have u ever met nicer folks, then at ISRO?
Replies: 6
Views: 1540

Have u ever met nicer folks, then at ISRO?

On my 8/30-9/4 visit, I had a great trip. Meeting some of the nicest folks ever on the island. I was given a short tour of the cabins. & I shared a shelter with some pleasant folks and they even rented a row boat and took me out to the nearby island with a shelter on it. More later.