Folks, I've been perusing the site looking for reflections from fellow hammock campers on specific sites that may be hammock friendly. I've started to compile that information as well as I can on an excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is very rough, but a start and from what I can gather a one-of-a-k...

Name: Mark
Email: (at) PM here
Hometown: Saranac, MI
Arrival Date: 5/15
Departure Date: 5/18
Coming From/Via: Houghton
Itinerary: Lane Cove, spend the weekend
Notes/Other:

MIdwest Ed, thanks for the reply. It was a gentle reminder that I should mine the trip reports. Also, I hadn't thought of hauling in the calf boots and now I'm really re-thinking my gear list as this may be an entirely different trip than the usual (keep it light and rock out miles).

Thanks for the replies. I hadn't thought of renting a canoe ... I'm going to check it out! DC, yes, I'm a lucky bum! I"m also looking forward to a burger in Calumet afterward. That might be a regular thing. Ingo, I'd love to do Feldtmann and it's on the list for a future trip. At this point, I&...

Really excited to return to the island this year, even if it's only from Friday to Monday in mid-May. I'm looking for thoughts/suggestions/ideas.

What would you do on a Friday/Monday trip in mid-May, starting in Rock Harbor with hikes of less than 15 with a day to relax?

This is all great feedback ... thanks so much! I've thought about Lane Cove on Day 1 (my route above to Daisy IS a big up and down right off the boat). However, it's a long trek from Lane Cove to West Chickenbone or McCargoe, isn't it (13 miles)? I can do it, but I tend to like to keep my mileage to...

First, thanks to all who contribute to this forum. It has been a great resource as I plan my first trip to Isle Royale. Feedback on this plan would be appreciated. Day 1: Copper Harbor to Rock Harbor, hike to Daisy Farm via Tobin Harbor Trail to see Mt. Franklin/Mt. Ojibway Day 2: Daisy Farm to West...