Search found 6 matches

by lzc
Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Ist Time "Seniors" Need Advice
Replies: 24
Views: 9381

Re: Ist Time "Seniors" Need Advice

HI Just returned from our first trip. We took the Queen and were VERY glad we had motion sick patches for the ride back. It was...um...interesting. I highly recommend the patch if you are in any way prone to motion sickness. I have two bad knees and this is what we did: First 1/2 day: hike Rock Harb...
by lzc
Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Toilet paper
Replies: 13
Views: 8426

Re: Toilet paper

Hi
We just returned and found the toilets at Daisy and Moskey well stocked. The ones at McCargo were hit and miss whether they had TP.
by lzc
Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Restaurant in Copper Harbor area??
Replies: 19
Views: 10963

Re: Restaurant in Copper Harbor area??

Thanks so much for the recommendations! Harbour Haus was fantastic. Can't believe we found an authentic B&B (Benedictine and Brandy) in Copper Harbor when our Indiana friends can't find one there!
by lzc
Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water
Replies: 16
Views: 10740

Re: Water

Great, thanks!
Yea, the tablets are our "triple backup, super desperate" water method behind the mechanical filter and boiling.

Can't wait! We leave tomorrow :D
by lzc
Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water
Replies: 16
Views: 10740

Re: Water

Great, thanks so much! I had a bad experience with water (lack thereof) in the desert and it's made me quite hesitant about water situations. BTW, when you are hiking with people and you don't think they are bringing enough water (especially on a 14mile day hike in the desert with temps in the 100s)...
by lzc
Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water
Replies: 16
Views: 10740

Water

Hello, Newbie headed to the island this weekend. We are just trying to wrap up our last minute needs. I've purchased the Isle Royale map, but was disappointed that it didn't specify where water can be found. We are bringing a pump-style water purifier (with tablets as a back up). We are used to hiki...