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by loreeh
Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2009 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 103
Views: 42628

Re: 2009 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

My trip is mid June. I'm getting off at Mc Cargoe. I only have 6 nights and have never been to Chippewa Harbor or Lane Cove I'm wondering if I should try to go to both or just one of them. I've heard they're both great and want to work them in some how. I'm also worried I won't be as motivated hikin...
by loreeh
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Why Isle Royale?
Replies: 34
Views: 15101

Re: Why Isle Royale?

I agree with you all. This will be my 5th summer in a row going there and maybe twice this year. 1st I'm going alone. I've just had the crazy desire to do that. Last summer with my 15 year old son I just wanted some down time from him, but I imagine I'll miss him and all the work he helps me do. I'v...
by loreeh
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Bugs in June?
Replies: 7
Views: 4771

Re: Bugs in June?

Thanks, I looked at the link for bug jackets and from picture couldn't tell what they are exactly like. Are those the ones you're talking about . Somewhere I've seen suits made of all netting but wouldn't think they'd be sturdy for doing much.
by loreeh
Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Bugs in June?
Replies: 7
Views: 4771

Re: Bugs in June?

Hey Thanks,
I have one of those head nets which I have used in the BWCA also, usually I pick August to go but this year wanted to do a solo trip and then probably bring a friend end of July, 1st of August, can't get the time off end of August.
by loreeh
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Bugs in June?
Replies: 7
Views: 4771

Bugs in June?

How are the bugs mid June. I've been there several times in August and usually bugs not bad. I've read in books and online it really depends and the wind can help, probably also which side of the island you're on. Last year we forgot our bug stuff in the car. Luckily some people shared and gave us s...