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by philranger
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:36 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Interesting article
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Interesting article

Article appeared in today’s Wisconsin State Journal.
by philranger
Sun Dec 09, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Figure 8 hike
Replies: 13
Views: 6778

Re: Figure 8 hike

Relatively speaking, Island Mine isn’t that bad. When we did the Feldtmann loop, we did it counter clockwise and spent the first night at Island Mine. It reminds me of any State Park campsite. The biggest difference between it and any other campsite is it’s lack of a water vista. After hiking up the...
by philranger
Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: First Timer perhaps 1st week of June 2019
Replies: 16
Views: 9136

Re: First Timer perhaps 1st week of June 2019

Here’s a trek I’ve done twice because it’s a nice walk without any death marches. If you use the Voyageur, you can do the following: Sat - Grand Portage - Windigo - McCargoe Cove Sun - McCargoe - W. Chickenbone Mon - W. Chickenbone - Moskey Basin Tues - Moskey Basin - Lake Ritchie Wed - Lake Ritchie...
by philranger
Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: First Timer perhaps 1st week of June 2019
Replies: 16
Views: 9136

Re: First Timer perhaps 1st week of June 2019

In 2005, I brought my 75 year old Scoutmaster to IR. We hiked from Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm and back. Our original trek was more ambitious, but he struggled with the distance and we altered our itinerary. Not really sure what your physical fitness level is, but I would consider doing less hiking an...
by philranger
Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Trip
Replies: 14
Views: 5939

Re: First Trip

Good that your planning early. There are lots of helpful folks on this forum. Part of the joy of Isle Royale is just enjoying the scenery and solitude. Hiking too many miles makes you tired and less likely to enjoy the island to it’s fullest. Remember you won’t see everything in one trip. Leave your...
by philranger
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Up to 6 wolves to be introduced this fall
Replies: 20
Views: 9512

Re: Up to 6 wolves to be introduced this fall

John, have they indicated where on the island these wolves will be released?
by philranger
Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:38 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/3-9/11/2018 Paddling McCargoe - Belle Isle - Duncan - RH - Daisy
Replies: 1
Views: 1888

Re: TR 9/3-9/11/2018 Paddling McCargoe - Belle Isle - Duncan - RH - Daisy

Awesome report. That trail from Lane Cove to Mt Franklin goes on forever.

Hope all is well in NC.
by philranger
Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Wildflowers at Saginaw Mine Site
Replies: 2
Views: 3593

Re: Wildflowers at Saginaw Mine Site

Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing MikeT.
by philranger
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: NPS officially moving forward with introducing new wolves to IRNP
Replies: 18
Views: 10846

Re: NPS officially moving forward with introducing new wolves to IRNP

I saw one in 2007 at Daisy Farm.

There was a woman (Black Coffee ?) who posted pictures from two separate trips. She saw 2 near West Chickenbone and one at Siskiwit. It is very cool to see a wolf. Even cooler to get a picture of them and be able to share the image.
by philranger
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 8/24-8/31 (Windigo-Huginnin Cove-Island Mine-South Lake Desor-Hatchet Lake-Lake Richie-Daisy Farm-Rock Harbor)
Replies: 5
Views: 3828

Re: TR: 8/24-8/31 (Windigo-Huginnin Cove-Island Mine-South Lake Desor-Hatchet Lake-Lake Richie-Daisy Farm-Rock Harbor)

I enjoyed your trail report. Don’t ever worry about adding too much info. I think most of the people who read these posts are happy and hungry to read anything about Isle Royale.
by philranger
Thu Sep 06, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: NPS officially moving forward with introducing new wolves to IRNP
Replies: 18
Views: 10846

Re: NPS officially moving forward with introducing new wolves to IRNP

I’m all for reintroduces wolves to Isle Royale. My only concern is how these new wolves will react to humans. I can’t imagine being a solo hiker and run into a small pack on the trail. That would be scary.
by philranger
Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:25 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 8/12 - 8/18 2018 - McCargoe Cove - Todd Harbor - Hatchet Lake - Ishpeming Tower - Malone Bay.
Replies: 7
Views: 4677

Re: TR 8/12 - 8/18 2018 - McCargoe Cove - Todd Harbor - Hatchet Lake - Ishpeming Tower - Malone Bay.

That’s it. My next trip will be via water.
I still need to try the Ranger and a plane ride.
Sounds like my next trip is taking shape.
by philranger
Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 8/12 - 8/18 2018 - McCargoe Cove - Todd Harbor - Hatchet Lake - Ishpeming Tower - Malone Bay.
Replies: 7
Views: 4677

TR 8/12 - 8/18 2018 - McCargoe Cove - Todd Harbor - Hatchet Lake - Ishpeming Tower - Malone Bay.

8/12/18 - My daughter Kari and I drove to St. Paul to collect my Niece Lynn. This would be my 9th trip to IR, Kari’s 5th trip and Lynn’s 1st. Travel was care free until we hit some construction on Hwy 35 near Rush City. Traffic was crawling for several miles. On the way up Hwy 61 along the Northern...
by philranger
Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: 1st Time IR Trip 5day/4nite Solo Advice Needed Please
Replies: 4
Views: 2885

Re: 1st Time IR Trip 5day/4nite Solo Advice Needed Please

Instead of going from Chickenbone to 3 Mile to Rock Harbor. I would go to Moskey Basin to 3 Mile. Rock Harbor is pretty busy and I would rather spend my last night at 3 Mile instead of RH.
by philranger
Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Todd Harbor questions
Replies: 5
Views: 3359

Re: Todd Harbor questions

Thank you both for your responses. Looking forward to exploring Todd Harbor again and trying to find these landmarks. I remember marveling at the view from “Grace Overlook” when we came from Feldtmann Lake back to Windigo. We headed back there in 2014 on a side hiked from Windigo. I guess we didn’t ...