I agree, there are lots of things to do on the eastern end. But, unlike ddclark, I think spending a couple days riding and sightseeing on theVoyager is a great way to see a lot of the island, especially if that is your goal more than racking up lots of miles. I like your plan 2 because you do a litt...

I’m not that optimistic about May, but hoping for August. Several national parks have announced “closed until further notice”. Yosemite was one, can’t remember the other one I saw.

Nice picture! My next canoe trip will include Chippewa Harbor, so I’m glad to have these ideas.

And bear in mind, the rangers do check and are known to be watchful for groups that register as two small parties of 6 or less, then travel and camp together thus avoiding the rules for groups. One big advantage to groups is that you have a reserved site and you will not be uncertain about finding a...

Yep , you could do a great 3-day trip with kids by spending first night at Rock Harbor. Bag a campsite when your ferry arrives, and spend the afternoon in a rented canoe on TobinHarbor. Next morning hike to3Mile, set up camp and day hike up Mt Franklin for incredible views. Then take your time getti...

Yes, if you can get there in a private boat. Public ferry or seaplane are both close-distance contacts

https://seatosummitusa.com/search?q=camp+shower&type=product dclark, this one has worked well for me. It seems to warm up nicely, and packs small. Plus you can use it as a dry bag when not using it for a shower. I have never used it on Isle Royale, but it has worked well at Voyageurs NP and in t...

Also, the stretch from Daisy Farm to Moskey is a relentless series of clambers up and down rock outcrops. In my experience, it is one of the harder stretches of trail on the island. So if you get to Daisy and are low on either daylight or energy, keep that in mind.

The worst September weather I have experienced at Isle Royale, and one other time during a northern Minnesota vacation, is a slow-moving cold front that brings 35-40 degree weather and steady rain for several days straight. If it gets frosty cold, it is usually a quick snap followed by clear and sun...

I had exactly the same questions. And, how did a canoe magically appear at Malone Bay and then disappear so they could hike back to Rock Harbor (18 miles mighta been Windigo???) unencumbered?

Darn, Johnhens, you beat me to it by less than an hour! I was going to post the same article!

Ditto the comment about the Voyageur operating on Central Time. Make sure to get your pick-up time right. I've never yet been to Chippewa Harbor, so looking forward to how your trip works out.

The brand Platypus at one time sold "Platy-Patch" kits which were little pre-cut adhesive patches for leaks in their brand. You could try a stick of hot-melt adhesive - a glob in the right spot might do the trick. The adhesive melting point is probably much lower than the bladder material ...

OK, if you are ok with one longer day, I would get off the ferry and head straight to Todd Harbor. Easy 7 miles. Next day would be a long one - Todd Harbor to the Hatchet Lake cut-off, and back on the Greenstone to West Chickenbone. About 14 miles. Third day, WCh to Moskey Basin via Lake Ritchie. 4t...

Whatever you decide to do, be sure and contribute a trip report to share with us when you return!