Just got off the island and the tempature was about 10 degress F cooler than http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USMI0431 has recorded. I'm basing this on the thermometer outside the Grand Portage Lodge on last monday night and casino and the Windigo ranger station yesterday ...

I know there is a side trail on the map to the minong mine outside of Mcargoe Cove. Is there another trail not on the map leading out of the minong mine heading to the west that meets up with the Minong trial, or do I have to backtrack on the same trial that I came in on.

Name: Mike Serratore
Email: mserratore (at) yahoo d0t .c0m
Hometown: Chicago IL
Arrival Date: 7/20/09
Departure Date: 7/24/09
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage via voyagerII
Itinerary:
7-20 arrive at McCargoe cove hike to todd harbor
7-21 todd harbor to little todd harbor
7-22 little todd harbor to ...

kanonen what Monday are you heading out. I'm planing the same route starting on 7/20 this year.

Can anyone recommend on what brand of bug spray to use or not to use. I don't have much experience with all day use of bug spray so I would like your opinions.

What is considered "busy" during the season between july 15 - aug 15th. We're looking to do the Minong hike during this time and never being on the island should I expect over crowding? Would anyone recommend from past expericence trying to find another time to schedule the trip? We are limited by ...

Does anyone have any information about canoe rentals at Windigo? We're going to be coming out of grand portage and would maybe like to rent a canoe for a day. I see they take reservations at rock harbor but I can't find any info for Windigo.

Mike