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by Midwest Ed
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Wolf on the Greenstone?
Replies: 3
Views: 1237

Re: Wolf on the Greenstone?

I'm assuming it wasn't there 5 minutes later at the next refresh?
by Midwest Ed
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Feedback
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

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 fe...
by Midwest Ed
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:34 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Feedback
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

Re: Itinerary Feedback

First reaction is, it's a strenuous itinerary for a group with limited overnight experience & without much overnight/fullpack experience. It's a common suggestion to build in a "zero" day to accommodate any number of unforeseen situations including weather. Plan it more towards the end...
by Midwest Ed
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Webcam Feedback
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Re: Webcam Feedback

fonixmunkee wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:29 pmIt'd be great to catch the northern lights :)
Like this one from last Thursday?
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by Midwest Ed
Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Webcam Feedback
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Re: Webcam Feedback

The BLUE sky at NIGHT was my biggest WTH moment when the latest cameras were installed. Who new at full moon with fairly clear skies, the normal blue tint would appear? I love new the much higher sensitivity. I already know what EVERYTHING looks like in the dark, but the ability to SEE in the dark (...
by Midwest Ed
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
Replies: 10
Views: 936

Re: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help

By all means, try to get up to the Greenstone Ridge, especially if the weather is clear. The panoramic views are spectacular. The hike from Daisy Farm to Three Mile along the Greenstone Ridge (via Mt. Ojibway & Mt. Franklin) is not much greater in distance (only 0.7 mile) since the route is trap...
by Midwest Ed
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
Replies: 10
Views: 936

Re: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help

There's a good chance you won't score a shelter and a lesser chance you might need to share a tent site, but even with the newly found popularity of The Island, June should not be nearly as crowded as the later Summer months. There will also be folks staying at Three Mile CG that night who are plann...
by Midwest Ed
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Backpacking Bell Mountain Wilderness In Missouri
Replies: 4
Views: 835

Re: Backpacking Bell Mountain Wilderness In Missouri

I've never been but after a bit of research it does look interesting. In places, it has similar volcanic origin geology as that on The Island. The main downside I see is many of the trails are multiuse to be shared with bikes and horses. Paddling appears to be popular as well.
by Midwest Ed
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Route thoughts
Replies: 3
Views: 574

Re: Route thoughts

Given your descriptions and history on The Island, your itinerary appears very OK to me. You have a zero day layover planned to either relax or recover. I suggest you move it closer to the end of your route. Using it up so early prevents its use later when maybe needed the most. It can sometimes be ...
by Midwest Ed
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolves eat fish!
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: Wolves eat fish!

Very interesting.

This type of behavior in gray wolves is even more common in some Pacific Coastal packs in British Columbia.
by Midwest Ed
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Screenshots of old maps
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Screenshots of old maps

Is there a link to these old brochures?
by Midwest Ed
Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Bug net?
Replies: 11
Views: 4192

Re: Bug net?

Backpacker534 wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:38 pmThe bugs were so bad that two people wandered past us while looking for a campsite and offered to pay us $20 each for both of our nets because they were being eaten alive. We politely declined. [emoji1]
Sounds like a good reason to bring a 2nd head net (or 2), a virtually weightless opportunity...
by Midwest Ed
Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:10 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: New Ranger IV?
Replies: 3
Views: 1378

Re: New Ranger IV?

This latest news has me really scratching my head. The search for a Ranger III replacement was started under various umbrellas at least 8 years ago. The main study was in 2015 as RedLeg points out. Although this effort was under the auspices of the Dept. of Transportation. In 2018 there was also an ...
by Midwest Ed
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2591

Re: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

I also thought a full week (7 nights) at Malone (or anywhere) is a bit much even if I had a paddle craft and fishing gear, but the attractive draw was to return on the last boat. Since it only makes one round trip per week starting on the 21st of September I see no way around it without utilizing th...
by Midwest Ed
Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:47 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2591

Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

OK, due to my present health, my backpacking days a long over. I can make it a good 1/2 to 1 mile but then I'm usually done for the day, or I can go shorter distances more frequently. I've already done the RH Lodge base camp for a week in the past but I'm now thinking of a longer trip, making overni...