So Voyageur II would be heading to Windigo from Grand Portage Wed/Sat/Sun...and heading back to Grand Portage from Windigo Thurs/Sat/Sun? Does it say the times anywhere?

I was thinking a 3 man tent and then two hammocks?? They seem ultra comfortable and it would be kinda neat sleeping right out in the open!!! What are people's thoughts on Hammocks? They look like they might be a pain to set up?? Thanks for all the suggestions so far!!! Also, I was thinking of trying ...

Hi Ya'll, Planning my first trip to the island this June..if all goes well I'de like to come back in September.. I'm a little confused transportation wise.... I'll be coming from Grand Portage to Windigo and doing the Feldtman Loop...mid September... The Voyaguer II website says after September 18th ...

Hi Ya'll!!!! Preparing for my first venture to IR this June...taking with my Husband/ 12 yr old son and 16 yr old nephew!!! Being the BRAINS of this operation(i'm the only one with any sort of camping/packing experience) I will be planning everything :) My previous experience has been packing ...

LOL Bergman!!! To funny!! I honestly don't think my poor husband has any idea what I'm leading him in to...mwuahahaha!!!! What a GREAT idea to day hike to Mount Siskiwit while camping at West Chicken bone...I'm not really sure what to expect in terms of exhaustion from hiking/hauling packs/ etc ...

Thank you GREATLY for all your suggestions!!! I'm keeping notes of everything!!! I have plenty more questions for you experienced ones out there... I can't decide what time of year to shoot for.....my main motivation is avoiding crowds and hopefully seeing wildlife(at least best chance of hearing a ...

Another thought...we are coming from Minneapolis MN...so as much as I want to make the East side of the island adventure work the most...it might be more probable and save days of travel time by exploring the west side of the island since it's a shorter drive to Grand Portage and a shorter ferry ...

OK...I'm thinking due to lack of experience(me and my fellow backpackians)...a more conservative venture may be in order for our first time? Last thing I want is to be exhausted/overwhelmed out there on the trail.... I'm thinking starting at Rock Harbor...4/5 days of backpacking..loop back around ...

Hi there!!!! New to this forum and new to the idea of backpacking IR!! I have some experience packing into the BWCA.. But that's it... I would love to experience IR with my husband and 12 year old son!!! We love hiking, adventure and camping so this excursion seems like a perfect fit!!! Of course ...