The night I arrived at McCargo it rained. The next 4 days and nights on the Minong included wet trails in spots as noted above, yet dry camp sites.

Watch out for the fox too. Years ago, at Washington Creek/Windigo, there was one named "stealy" Dan. The gray jays are also excellent thieves!

A few years ago, a Ranger was checking my permit at Daisy Farm. I mentioned to him, that I heard a helicopter flying over the island. He told me about being up for more then 24 hours and looking forward to gether some sleep. Apparently, a hiker/camper was injured and was medically evacuated. He and ...

Wildcat, I believe any of these trips are going to be enjoyable for you and the grandkids! Notice from a another person from Ohio (Dayton). You'll need to plan lots of trips in the future. This NP keeps drawing me back. Hope to meet you someday at the Park (or Ohio).

Between midnight and sun up at Washington Creek, when you have a clear evening with a full moon or lots of stars. A bull was following a cow up and down the Creek after Labor Day (2016) each evening. I was in a shelter for 4 evenings. The bull walked through my/our camp site every night on its way t...

Thanks!

Enjoyed your report Tom. A question about the Voyageur Brewing place. Do they serve dark brew/beer?

I've had good success with the boaters at Chippewa. They've feed me lake trout (freshly caught), as much as I desired. Lucky me! Moskey is also a good choice. Never an issue there (so far).

JerryB, I too have a lot of food left over when I return home from a hike. I feel the hiking, site seeing, etc. distract me to the point I've gotten to the end of the day, with minimal amount of food comsumption. I want to thank you once again for the sharing of food, room, etc. at the Grand Portage...

In September a bull moose and two cows (one with her calf) were in Washington Creek every day (9/14-18). And often in the middle of the night. Thanks for your report.

There are plenty of trees at the cove. They should work for you.

Grey jays were active every day when I was at Washington creek last month. They are big.

I not only used my senior pass at Isle Royale NP this year, but twice when camping in Superior National Forest (E. Bearskin and Sawbill Lakes) on returning to Minnesota. 1/2 price at those campsites, plus covering the N.P. saved me over $50.

I just got my senior pass last week before the price hike. To think I could have purchased the pass more then ten years ago. I'll be using it in 12 days at ISRO NP.

Name: Jerry Pesch
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Arrive: 9/13/17
Departure: 9/17/17
Coming from: Grand Portage via V2
Itinerary: Day hikes in the Windigo area
Hope to meet forum members on the trip to and from ISRO NP.