It's like asking someone which of their children is their favorite. There's the coziness of Island Mine, enhanced by a campfire and friends; being tucked into a shelter at Malone Bay while gale force winds blow; loons at sunset near the groups campsites at South Lake Desor; the springtime cacophony ...

That was worthy.

Caching water—what a good idea! It's only a trace if it's not picked up...right? That could be a real option around day 14, and there are a couple of ways to protect a cache from wildlife.

Changing the itinerary isn't impossible, but indeed, it would complicate thoroughness.

Thanks!

There's a part of my Minong thorough hike that has me going from Malone Bay to Hatchet Lake to East Chickenbone to Daisy over three days. I've now adjusted my departure date to on or about July 1, 2026. Both of those lakes are prone to algal blooms, so it would be helpful to know when algal blooms h...

I finally wrote a trip report. It starts here . Isle Royale National Park 2023: Preamble Isle Royale National Park 2023: Friday, September 22 Isle Royale National Park 2023: Saturday, September 23 Isle Royale National Park 2023: Sunday, September 24 Isle Royale National Park 2023: Monday, September ...

Zebra11, did you ever make this crossing to Passage Island? I'm curious about your experience.

torpified wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:03 am ALL the options are good, so don't stress about picking the "right" one.

Once you land on the island, the most important thing is to show up for the boat at the end of your hike.

Probably the only trip on which I didn't make itinerary changes on the fly was my Belle Isle trip.

Since you're taking the VII, I suggest disembarking at McCargoe Cove and forgoing the Feldtmann Loop (on this visit). Also orienting your departure location to Chippewa Harbor or Daisy Farm rather than Rock Harbor. and adjusting your itinerary towards that end. This gives you easier access to Todd H...

It will be interesting to see if other place name changes happen. And let's hope for a pronunciation guide!

Monument Rock

dcclark wins! I never noticed them, until one day a couple of years ago a shaft of sunlight hitting the box on the left attracted my attention. I'm impressed--I really thought that one would be harder.

@torpified for what it's worth, they're closer to Three Mile than to Daisy Farm.

(@dcclark Thanks for the user help!)

Senter Point?

I'll dig through some unpublished photos to see if I have anything slightly mysterious.

Also: what is the code for posting photos the way you just did it?

"thorough hike" is WAAAAAY better than what I was about to suggest: A Minong Omnium --- or a Minongium for short (not that shortening anything is a desideratum!). I'm now calling it a Minong thorough hike. After a (uh) thorough review of the itinerary over the weekend, there are two sprea...

Bobcat1 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:56 pm A hike majeur? I think “fait accompli” would also apply, once you’ve done it.

I like the nod to the French origins of the current name of the park.