I was just on IR last week and had an itinerary set very close to yours which we slightly modified. Commenting since you stated that you have a member of your group without a lot of hiking experience and I had zero before this trip. This is what we did and I think it was really great. Day 1) Arrive ...

Was on IR from June 18-21 and was expecting the worst but the bugs weren't all that bad. Used Picaridin, wore long sleeves and a head net which worked just fine. The mosquitos definitely made an appearance at our camp sites and on the Tobin Harbor trail but if you were by the shore with a breeze you ...

Thanks. I'm nervous about the mosquitos being a problem. What is the hands down best time to go where bugs may not be an issue, or maybe I'm dreaming and this isn't a thing. Thanks so much!!!

Planning a trip June 18-21, with the weather so far this year how do we anticipate the bug situation to be at that time? Thanks!