Anyone here hiked Michigan's Shore-to-Shore trail? I bought the maps from the MTRA and I'm think about heading out at the end of April/beginning of May for a solo thru-hike.

Would appreciate any stories, experiences, thoughts or kind words.

My first trip to Isle Royale was a great success. I set off with my dad and his two friends, who did the Feldtmann Loop, from Grand Portage on a great Saturday morning.

We arrived without any issues, heard from the Ranger about LNT, got my permit, filled up with water and set out to boogie to North ...

Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated. Crossing my fingers for some clear night skies and the appearance of the Northern Lights.

This is my first trip to Isle Royale and I'm looking for some input on possible west-to-east itineraries.

I have done a quite a bit of hiking, backpacking and minimal mountaineering in the Cascades, completed the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal earlier this year, a camping trek in the Himalayas last ...