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by jrwiesz
Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Guess What Campground?
Replies: 312
Views: 103253

Re: Guess What Campground?

Second on Hugginin Cove.
by jrwiesz
Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Guess What Campground?
Replies: 312
Views: 103253

Re: Guess What Campground?

So we're awaiting fonixmunkee for a confirmation, and Mike T for a new submission.

I predict, this will become the #1 thread if we keep it going. 8)

Waiting. :P
by jrwiesz
Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Questions about a planned June canoe trip
Replies: 5
Views: 3593

Re: Questions about a planned June canoe trip

kolo, One could also, take the canoe half-way to Richie in the evening, leave it in the woods just off the trail, go back to the basin for the evening camp. In the morning pack up and hike to Richie and set camp, then hike back and finish portaging your canoe to the lake. It has always been in my th...
by jrwiesz
Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Trying to plan a first time canoe/portage trip
Replies: 19
Views: 9929

Re: Trying to plan a first time canoe/portage trip

Welcome dougroat,

Is this a solo trip? More info?
by jrwiesz
Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Ice Bridge Forming?
Replies: 6
Views: 4772

Re: Ice Bridge Forming?

:?: Digging a hole for some ice fishing? :?:

Agreed, great photo.
by jrwiesz
Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Boating Question (Bass Boating to the Island)
Replies: 20
Views: 31536

Re: Boating Question (Bass Boating to the Island)

The Ranger can transport up to an 20' craft to the Isle for a fee.

Check the website:

https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ ... i-info.htm
by jrwiesz
Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 3
Views: 2129

Re: Merry Christmas

Peace and good health to all.

Hit Isle Royale Rocks this year!
by jrwiesz
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Man's Role in Demise of Isle Royale Wolves
Replies: 5
Views: 5136

Re: Man's Role in Demise of Isle Royale Wolves

Nice hook-shot? :)
by jrwiesz
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 9/19 to 9/27/2016 Paddling Rock Harbor
Replies: 9
Views: 6922

Re: TR: 9/19 to 9/27/2016 Paddling Rock Harbor

Thanks for the Great report!
by jrwiesz
Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Therm-a-Rest Mattresses
Replies: 14
Views: 8226

Re: Therm-a-Rest Mattresses

Watch ebay for occasional Exped Winterlite.
by jrwiesz
Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Best canoe route from Siskiwit to RH?
Replies: 10
Views: 7149

Re: Best canoe route from Siskiwit to RH?

Great to hear all went positive.

Walleye, a bonus!
by jrwiesz
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Getting Stuck on the Island
Replies: 15
Views: 11138

Re: Getting Stuck on the Island

In my experience on the island with the Voyageur and the Queen, they have always, ALWAYS, been concerned with their passengers and have done their VERY best to take care of everyone. The Park Service also does everything they can do, from letting you make phone calls to providing food (be it limite...
by jrwiesz
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Hiking suggestions in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
Replies: 7
Views: 5894

Re: Hiking suggestions in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Carry water for the NCT section; difficult to find water sources, we drew from a big puddle a considerable distance down a steep hillside.

Of course, a recent rain, may leave one with fresh puddles with less work involved.
by jrwiesz
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: experience with esbit stoves?
Replies: 8
Views: 5575

Re: experience with esbit stoves?

Wood stoves are a good back up. Some of the newer ones seem pretty reliable.