Hello rjackson,
I decided to try for 2018. Should really have a trip partner.
If interested, please let me know.
Happy Trails.

Hi rjackson,
Thank you for your response to my posting for a kayaking partner.
Please read the message that I sent to your personal/private inbox for
this site. I hope that it went through !
By the way, I live in Minnesota, so it would also be out of the way for
me to drive to your location. Also ...

Thank you JavaHiker and huntertim214,
Very sound (useful) advice. I had ended up with the decision
to try to find a Kayaking partner. All my friends are not the
outdoorsy/adventurous type so that in itself will be a
challenge to find between 1 and 4 people to go with.
Am not a big group person for ...

For early September 2017.
Am fairly flexible with regard to route,
dates, number of days for trip, etc;
My plan is to take the Voyageur 2
from Grand Portage, MN.
Am easy going, non-smoker,
lots of outdoor/wilderness experience.
Willing to go with 1-3 more people.
Feel free to respond with any ...

Thank you all,for the meaningful suggestions for routes, etc;
Trying to decide which kayak to take (considering the different
variables), 12 ft. Pelican or 6+ ft. rubber inflatable.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
I totally agree that it would be much easier to have a trip partner.
Am ...

Would sincerely be grateful for any ideas/suggestions for the most easy,
shortest portages and safest routes for solo kayaking the inland lakes.
I have wilderness experience and skills in many areas.
Have not been to Isle Royale yet.
Would also be open to a kayaking companion to make things easier ...