I've recently heard from two people that the REI Used Gear store is good. REI employees inspect everything before the post it for sale. Maybe it's worth checking out: https://www.rei.com/used

Sweet! I saw your post on Reddit. Glad you made it here.

They are usually stocked, but with it being closer to the park closing, the likelihood of anything being available is shrinking. So, always bring your own roll! You never know. Plus, if you still have it when you leave the island, be a "trail angel" and leave it in the last outhouse you were at...pa...

This is a big deal. This plan has been decades in the making. Thanks for posting it, John. All: if you enjoy the history and culture of Isle Royale, you'll want to review this document and provide any public input soon. The outcome of this plan could massively affect the buildings, history, people, ...

Glad you had a plan in place for all the variables this wonderful place can throw at you!

I'm currently at the Rock of Ages and the water is about a foot higher than normal.

so what exactly was his plan once getting to the island?? They were just going to stay at the Holiday Inn in Windigo. :P I think it's great this person was safe (with gear) and had a plan, but I think it's foolish this person didn't listen to everyone in Grand Marais. A big shout-out to the freight...

I head out in two weeks, so there will be something after that. The Facebook page for RoALPS is very active right now with videos and pics... Check it out!

The restoration season has started at the Rock of Ages light house for 2019. We've had teams working the last two weeks, but the really big news is that we have our own boat now, thanks to a generous donation by the National Park Service. I'll be posting any other updates here in this thread, but fo...

You got some serious mileage in, wow!

Impeccable trip report, and some good pics. Thank you for sharing. Your details of some of my favorite campsites really bring me back and make me miss it.

Gorgeous!

McCargo Cove is beautiful, and at that time of year, it won't be very busy. You'll probably see some wildlife there, too.

West Chickenbone is also beautiful and the bugs won't be out, so it will be very enjoyable.

I'd do either McCargo or West Chickenbone before Hatchet lake.

As JerryB has said, these trails are well-established, and you won't lose them. They will be wet and muddy in May and June, but that's not a show-stopper at all. Hatchet Lake is kind of a boring campsite in my opinion, and I would skip it. Plus, the hike in and out of Hatchet Lake is brutal (almost ...

If anyone is interested, here's the slides we presented at our talk about Isle Royale:

http://tinyurl.com/isleroyale101

Thanks to Steve for stopping by and supporting!