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by Vandy
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:37 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Screenshots of old maps
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Screenshots of old maps

I noticed transportation options to Duluth, MN out of Windigo and to Eagle Harbor, MI out of Rock Harbor. Wonder what the story is there?
by Vandy
Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: New Webcam
Replies: 29
Views: 5956

Re: New Webcam

What are the lights on each side at the horizon? They show up consistently each morning. My first thought was Mott Island on the left, but it doesn't seem feasible when I look at the map. I'm at a total loss on the right.
by Vandy
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Know before you go: masks optional for all IRNP facilities (as of 8/16/22)
Replies: 6
Views: 2093

Re: Know before you go: masks required for all IRNP facilities (as of 8/9/22)

Here is the link: https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/current-conditions-at-isle-royale.htm I just got back. There are mask required signs posted on all the concessionaire doors. Most people ignore them, especially at the grill. The RH Trading Post provided them if you didn't have one, but only i...
by Vandy
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Know before you go: masks optional for all IRNP facilities (as of 8/16/22)
Replies: 6
Views: 2093

Re: Know before you go: masks required for all IRNP facilities (as of 8/9/22)

Today's current conditions page:

COVID-19

Masks are recommended, but not required.
by Vandy
Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Is new store in Windigo open yet?
Replies: 13
Views: 2539

Re: Is new store in Windigo open yet?

It has reality show written all over it with Isle Royale as the backdrop.
by Vandy
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:26 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Is new store in Windigo open yet?
Replies: 13
Views: 2539

Re: Is new store in Windigo open yet?

I saw someone post on the Facebook group that it wasn't open yet due to a structural issue. I found that a bit baffling given its a new build.
by Vandy
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove
Replies: 2
Views: 877

Re: Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove

A lighter pack later in the trip is worth considering given the elevation change to/from Lane Cove.
by Vandy
Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:09 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Water Filtering
Replies: 17
Views: 4518

Re: Water Filtering

Based on a suggestion here many years ago I use a coffee filter over the inlet.
by Vandy
Wed Jan 26, 2022 5:50 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary help for first timer
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Re: Itinerary help for first timer

Welcome! Moskey the first night with a slow partner is ambitious. You'd be better off targeting Daisy, leaving plenty of time on day 2 for pictures as you work your way up to the ridge and back to Three Mile for night.
by Vandy
Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Backpacking knife
Replies: 17
Views: 7767

Re: Backpacking knife

I took a different path. I went with this as my knife option: https://www.rei.com/product/738186/gerb ... ated-knife 1.4 oz
I went with this for multi tool: https://www.rei.com/product/840641/leat ... multi-tool 1.58 oz < 3.0 oz for both.
by Vandy
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:47 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Isle Royale Named to Best of the World List
Replies: 11
Views: 4095

Re: Isle Royale Named to Best of the World List

"I guess it's a little selfish of me to cringe a bit at the added publicity though..."

My first thought as well.