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by Capt Don
Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Construction on Rt 61
Replies: 4
Views: 2964

Re: Construction on Rt 61

FYI, construction is complete, no delays and 17 miles of new pavement.
by Capt Don
Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Private Boat/Chartering a boat
Replies: 6
Views: 5926

Re: Private Boat/Chartering a boat

With the exception of Rock Harbor Lodge fishing operation, I was the last charter operation to the island. I quit roughly 10 years ago and have never reapplied for a permit. If there was a charter I am certain it could operate, for fishing only, provided they could put together a satisfactory covid ...
by Capt Don
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Refunds
Replies: 4
Views: 3317

Re: Refunds

All reservations for Grand Portage Isle Royale, Voyageur II and Sea Hunter III, were cancelled and refunded back to the card on 20 May 2020 immediately once the press release came out. It was completed before midnight on 20 May.
by Capt Don
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Private Boat/Chartering a boat
Replies: 6
Views: 5926

Re: Private Boat/Chartering a boat

No commercial use authorizations allow passenger transportation, they are specifically limited to the activity applied for, (fishing, diving, backcounty guide and so on). Dave Williams does not transport people to the park, he uses the ferries, they have had a permit for guiding kayak trips. The air...
by Capt Don
Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Sea kayak
Replies: 18
Views: 8094

Re: Sea kayak

Only suggestion I have is to hire somebody to take you. I'm sure you can find somebody in Grand Marais who might do it. Maybe even in Copper Harbor from the Michigan side. I have no idea what the Park Service would say. But this is America, and there's no stopping folks from making a buck. What par...
by Capt Don
Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Looking to add another Voyageur II Captain for 2020
Replies: 0
Views: 4346

Looking to add another Voyageur II Captain for 2020

We are going to add another VII captain to the staff so if anyone is interested or knows of someone who is, please contact us. I have attached the ad for your viewing pleasure.
by Capt Don
Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Voyaguer & Sea Hunter Schedule 2020
Replies: 8
Views: 5245

Re: Voyaguer & Sea Hunter Schedule 2020

There were some updates that needed to be done and were not completed when the 2020 schedule was built as a result of park people on vacation delaying the release of our rates and schedules. We expected to have this done last fall since we sent the proposed schedule in on Oct. 21st but the park didn...
by Capt Don
Sun May 12, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Pre-memorial day fuel availability - Windigo
Replies: 3
Views: 2620

Re: Pre-memorial day fuel availability - Windigo

We always have extra in our office in Grand Portage. Depending on how much you might need or type, we normally just give it away at no charge. Just let us know and we can coordinate it.
by Capt Don
Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:05 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Schedule Help
Replies: 5
Views: 3079

Re: Schedule Help

I don't know if it is possible using the Ranger without hanging around and waiting for it to run again. It would be quicker to just turn around and hike back to Rock Harbor. Copper Harbor is a far better choice and if planned properly you overnight after arriving in Rock Harbor from Windigo and go b...
by Capt Don
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Should wolves be added to IR?
Replies: 3
Views: 2632

Re: Should wolves be added to IR?

I think we all know the answer to that, of course not, nor do I think there is a real possibility of a wolf attack. The relocation effort has expanded well beyond ethics at this point with private funding, tugging at the heartstrings to beg, yes beg, for money to save poor suffering starving wolves....
by Capt Don
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Canoecopia 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: Canoecopia 2019

No, we stopped several years ago. It ran it's course as far as promoting awareness to newcomers. Our goal will continue to be met as long as the park is maintaining a presence at the show.
by Capt Don
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Canoecopia 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: Canoecopia 2019

John, is the park going to be represented the show this year?
by Capt Don
Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:35 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Thunder Bay (YQT) as Entry Point
Replies: 7
Views: 7123

Re: Thunder Bay (YQT) as Entry Point

We have quite a few people do this each year and it seems to be getting more popular. Rental cars have not been a problem in the past just make sure you tell them that you will be entering the US.I have brought rental cars from the US into Canada several times with no issues. Border crossing is stra...
by Capt Don
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Government Shutdown
Replies: 7
Views: 3488

Re: Government Shutdown

I forget exactly how long it was but 6-7 years ago when the gov shut down at the end of September we were informed by the park that we needed to get everyone off of the island. We were not allowed to bring visitors either. This was of minimal impact since the Voyageur only had a handful of days left...
by Capt Don
Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: GPIR Lines awarded ferry service contract
Replies: 5
Views: 3662

GPIR Lines awarded ferry service contract

We are pleased to annouce that we have the honor of being awarded the ferry service contract from Grand Portage, MN. This is great news for us and we would like to thank everyone for your support over the 50+ years we have making the trips to the island. As many of our passengers know I spend a fair...