Thanks for the pic of the water/mud at IM!!!
We were headed there back on 7/10 but turned around when we heard what the water was like there.
Now we are really glad we did turn around! :whew emoji:

Thanks for the great TR!!

When you realized that the water at Island Mine was marginal, were you crestfallen, or excited for the chance to go back to Washington Creek for the moose ballet?


At first I was bummed because our original goal for staying at IM was to go to Mt. Desor,
the high point of IR, on a day hike from ...

Sue and Bill
Denver, Co.
7/10 - 18/2021, 9 days on IR including ferry.
A very Minong 1st trip to IR!
My main goals were to see moose and hear loons!
We were not disappointed!

Pics are at:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LEuyNmqvri9iW1jv5
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Day 1:
Voyager II ...

Name: Bill and Sue
Hometown: Morrison, Co.
Arrival Date: 7/10/2021
Departure Date: 7/18
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage
Itinerary:
7/10: GP-Win pack to IM
7/11: Day hike to Mt D and back
7/12: Pack to WC
7/13: Day hike the Huginnin Cove Loop
7:14: Ferry to MC, pack to CBE via CBW
7/15: Pack to DF
7 ...

Thanks for these stats on Loons.
The breakdown of inland vs Superior shoreline is interesting.

I'm planning on going to IR this summer and
one of my primary goals is to hear the loons.
I have been to Boundary Waters and Quetico years ago and love their calls!
I won't consider my trip to IR ...