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- Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Here it is! - Greenstone 2024
- Replies: 5
- Views: 233
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:53 pm
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Michigan seaplane dock moving to Hubbell
- Replies: 3
- Views: 161
Michigan seaplane dock moving to Hubbell
Hi all: It looks like the seaplane is flying out of a new location in Hubbell (on Torch Lake) in Michigan. Here are some details copied from Facebook (oddly, posted by the Isle Royale Seaplane page into an Isle Royale group, not on their own page): "Folks, we are moving to the new location in H...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:09 am
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Here it is! - Greenstone 2024
- Replies: 5
- Views: 233
Re: Here it is! - Greenstone 2024
Looks like the seaplane is flying out of a new location in Hubbell (on Torch Lake) in Michigan. Some details posted on Facebook: "Folks, we are moving to the new location in Hubbell, MI starting in May. The portion of the property in Hancock that we leased for the last few years was sold necess...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Itinerary feedback!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 687
Re: Itinerary feedback!
Another bit of encouragement to stay at one end and really get to know it. The west end offers many lovely loops. One of the truths of Isle Royale is that you'll be back, so don't worry about trying to see everything at once (as you can see from the trickiness of your itinerary, that's hard to do). ...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Winter read
- Replies: 3
- Views: 185
Re: Winter read
I just finished "The River We Remember" and thoroughly enjoyed it. His long-running murder mystery series (Cork O'Connor) is also enjoyable, but his other one-off books like "Ordinary Grace" have been my favorites. (From the thread title I thought you were going to recommend some...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Harmful Algae Blooms
- Replies: 1
- Views: 115
Re: Harmful Algae Blooms
I would not drink any water from a lake that's having an algae bloom. While it might be initially localized to one area of the lake, (1) that can change quickly, and (2) it's hard to be sure at the moment you're there. That would go for outflow creeks too.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:07 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Itinerary Feedback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1667
Re: Itinerary Feedback
In addition to what Ed said (especially about the zero day!), I'd strongly encourage you to consider a shorter trip, maybe 5-6 days. That's based on your experience and the fact that the island will be unfamiliar terrain. If you discover that things are harder than expected, or that your group is no...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1224
Re: Where was I?
Indeed, that's a fun thread! And it looks like it has had its run. Curious to see what new things we can come up with (not necessarily campgrounds) here.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:52 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: August Weather
- Replies: 3
- Views: 807
Re: August Weather
I usually bring a 30 degree quilt no matter the time of year (and 0 degree in spring). But that's because I know I'm a very cold sleeper. You know yourself best, and whether a 35 degree bag will be enough for you in the situations Ingo described.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:10 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1224
Re: Where was I?
I am the sort of person who you'll sometimes come across on the trail, standing and staring into the woods because I thought I saw something interesting. Still have no clue what those boxes are for, though!
I'm curious to know who else has some good mystery photos!
I'm curious to know who else has some good mystery photos!
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1224
Re: Where was I?
@Kelly -- hmmm, that looks familiar. Maybe somewhere along the Rock Harbor trail (like the Siskiwit mine)? I have no idea what the boxes are for though.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:14 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1224
Re: Where was I?
torpified wins! (And Kelly is a close second by about 2 minutes.) This is the powderhouse on Senter Point, which stored explosives for the Island Mine. It's an easy and well-worth-it bushwhack. Kelly - when posting, click "Full Editor & Preview" and then upload a photo using the "...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:30 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1224
Where was I?
Since I imagine many of us are dreaming about future trips, here's a little game to play.
Post a photo from somewhere in the park, and the rest of us will try to figure out where it is.
I'll start -- if you've been here, you know it:
Post a photo from somewhere in the park, and the rest of us will try to figure out where it is.
I'll start -- if you've been here, you know it:
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Webcam Feedback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1000
Re: Webcam Feedback
Another +1 - I like the higher gain that makes night shots much clearer and more interesting.
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 935
Re: Trip Planning: Itinerary Help
Rock Harbor is a very large campground, with easy access from the Ranger's dock. There's a 1-night stay limit at most times, so be sure to consider that in your planning. Like all Isle Royale campgrounds, it's actually a collection of separate tent sites (and some shelters), and in busy seasons peop...