The Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society (RoALPS) is holding an art auction to raise money for our cause. If you're not familiar with what we do...shame on you! Just kidding, but we're dedicated to restoring the Rock of Ages to its early 20th century self and allowing visitors to come and ex...

Name: Richard Kaufman Email: richardkaufman(at)duck.com Hometown: Superior, WI Arrival Date: 8/17/24 via the VII Departure Date: 8/24/24 via the Seahunter Coming From/Via: Grand Portage Itinerary: Spending time on Barnum Island and the Rock of Ages Lighthouse! Notes/Other: I'll be working on the Roc...

Incredible work. I've pinned this post to the top of all the forums...I think a lot of people will find this info helpful.

Good views this weekend over Lake Superior!

Nope, never got close to 7 miles on any walkies. Best we could do is probably 3/4 of a mile

I'm looking to replace it with something that will do the same, or possibly going with something that'll keep me dry in a steadier rain. If you want another jacket that will last 20+ years, I recommend the Arc'Teryx Beta . Yep, it's wicked expensive, but it'll last forever and Arc'Teryx stands behi...

JavaHiker wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:14 pm This may be a little OT, but coffee is one of two items I cannot skimp on in the backcountry (the other being good bourbon).

I mean, it's in your forum name, right?

I've heard someone from the park service pronounce it "Oh-zah-gah-tang"

I recently learned from the National Park Service that they intend to rename Windigo to Ozaagaatang. This renaming came after the NPS' partnership with the Grand Portage band of Ojibwe. Ozaagaatang means "where the light shines outward." Windigo has a negative connotation in Ojibwe, and th...

jerry wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:06 am Your link answers my question. Steel and concrete works for me. How about the Windigo dock? Its still wood, as I recall.

No plans to replace that, that I've heard. I don't think it needs it, that dock is pretty burly.

+1 for seeing at night. It'd be great to catch the northern lights

The Government finally put its money where it's mouth is and construction on a new dock at Hat Point Marina, home of the Grand Portage Isle Royale Tansportation Line and the trustworthy Voyager II/Sea Hunter, is underway! Read more: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-grand-portage-ma...

I drove by the boat yards the other day and saw the Ranger III hanging out there. Snapped a few pics, then I found this one on Facebook. It's stupendous: 395124740_10230869324179975_7658252105556394093_n.jpg Credit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268456833667668/?multi_permalinks=1727208367792500&a...

WOW! That's a mind-blowing picture! Thank you for sharing!

MWM closing is sad. It's also not surprising. We live in a weird time, but I think a store like MWM is needed again. The retail industry seems like it's circular (like most things): 1. Pre-internet era: you go to a specialty shop to learn about gear from an expert 2. Internet era: you Google everyth...