One more question, I've read a little about "backcountry camping" on the island and i'm a little confused by what people are saying in some of the threads.. Are the campsites I'm hiking to not backcountry campsites? Or is the backcountry camping referring to going off the trail and setting up camp ...

My thinking behind having short days at McCargo and Todd was that I would be able to make camp early and either fish or go on short afternoon or evening hikes around those two campsites. Plus, I heard that McCargo is one of the best campsites on the island. What do y'all think? Also, I'm thinking ...

Hey all, I've posted my itinerary on a different thread, but thought I might make a new topic to get some responses and help with my trip. A little background on myself first to understand my itinerary. I'm 27, an eagle scout and a very experienced backpacker having backpacked most of the ...

Name: Greg Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Arrival Date: August 2nd Departure Date: August 8th Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor, MI Itinerary: 8/2 - Rock Harbor to Moskey Bay 8/3 - Moskey Bay to McCargo Bay 8/4 - McCargo Bay to Todd Harbor 8/5 - Todd Harbor to Siskiwit Bay 8/6 - Siskiwit Bay to Washington ...