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by johnhens
Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:32 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: NPS to offer fishing clinics in 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 5425

NPS to offer fishing clinics in 2022

Families coming to IR have another activity they can do starting next summer. The NPS will be offering clinics for fishing. From the NPS: For 2022, there will be more opportunities for the relationship between fish and people to thrive at Isle Royale. With a grant from the National Park Foundation, ...
by johnhens
Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: NPS to study algal blooms
Replies: 0
Views: 5691

NPS to study algal blooms

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years.

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm
by johnhens
Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:12 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Beavers and Fire
Replies: 0
Views: 6693

Beavers and Fire

Came across this article about habitat created by beavers and the affect on fires. Not on IR.
https://www.kunc.org/environment/2021-0 ... or-beavers
by johnhens
Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Critique, General Help for First Time Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 4244

Re: Itinerary Critique, General Help for First Time Trip

When do you plan on going? Not sure the concession operator allows overnight rentals of canoes/kayaks to get to Beaver Island.
by johnhens
Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water filter
Replies: 32
Views: 20921

Re: Water filter

I brought a Platypus gravity filter this trip. I also had my Basecamp filter (gravity) that uses a ceramic cartridge. We have been using this filter for a while and it has been reliable. I tried it at home ( helps to soak the cartridge) and it worked ok. Ran water through the cartridge ( new cartrid...
by johnhens
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:29 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/17/21-9/24/21
Replies: 9
Views: 5491

Re: TR 9/17/21-9/24/21

that sounds like a very satisfying and contemplative stay! But your talk of an outback (pizza??!!) oven intrigues me. Can you say more? Is it a dry baking system? Not sure what a dry baking system is. We use an Outback Oven. It has a 10" pan with lid, thermometer in the lid and a "blanket...
by johnhens
Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/17/21-9/24/21
Replies: 9
Views: 5491

Re: TR 9/17/21-9/24/21

Thanks for the report! Too bad you didn't get more paddling in, but we know what Sept can be like. Apparently taking bikes across the lake on the ferries has become more common, since both the VII and QIV list them on their rates. Years ago I was on the VII the first time it was done--no one seemed...
by johnhens
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/17/21-9/24/21
Replies: 9
Views: 5491

TR 9/17/21-9/24/21

Made the trip to IR after a 5 year absence. Our plan was to paddle Rock Harbor. 9/17 arrived at the dock for the Queen after a night of thunderstorms. We were in a motel thankfully. Unloaded the kayaks and gear and awaited boarding instructions. After loading gear and checking in, we boarded the Que...
by johnhens
Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:14 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Fire Ban cancelled
Replies: 0
Views: 6254

Fire Ban cancelled

From the NPS: Fire Restrictions As of 9/11, fire restrictions in the park have been lifted. Campfires are allowed in metal rings and grill grates found at select campgrounds. Use dead and downed wood only no bigger than your wrist. Make sure fires are completely out before you go to bed or leave a c...
by johnhens
Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:11 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Fire ban
Replies: 20
Views: 5697

Re: Fire ban

From the NPS: Fire Restrictions As of 9/11, fire restrictions in the park have been lifted. Campfires are allowed in metal rings and grill grates found at select campgrounds. Use dead and downed wood only no bigger than your wrist. Make sure fires are completely out before you go to bed or leave a c...
by johnhens
Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Horne Fire closures
Replies: 3
Views: 2775

Re: Horne Fire closures

Horne fire closures update. From the NPS: Closed Areas Include: Greenstone Ridge Trail East of Mount Franklin Junction Duncan Narrows Campground and Dock Tobin Harbor Dock (with the exception of the seaplane dock for the concessions seaplane operation as conditions allow) Hidden Lake Dock Hidden Lak...
by johnhens
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Three Litters of Wolves born on IR
Replies: 4
Views: 2591

Re: Three Litters of Wolves born on IR

Hopeful!!