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by dcclark
Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Screenshots of old maps
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Screenshots of old maps

Those are a lot of fun! Quite a lot that's been added since that first map: - No Minong, of course. - West half of the Feldtmann Loop didn't exist. - West half of Huginnin didn't exist either. - No Indian Portage Trail, so no land route out of Chippewa Harbor - In general, the McCargoe/Chickenbone a...
by dcclark
Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2591

Re: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

We ended up leaving an 8 oz can used for just 2 boils on that crate (after fully using one other 8 oz can). We needed it -- I'm glad we had it -- but I sure wish they'd had 4oz cans.
by dcclark
Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

IncaRoads, that's a very good solution - it would match the Copper Harbor Conglomerate well.
by dcclark
Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

I believe your answer to #2 is that it's an old logging road that supported logging around the Big Siskiwit River described in this link. https://iri.forest.mtu.edu/Historic_Logging.htm That is definitely possible, and I'm definitely leaning towards some kind of logging-related item. The surroundin...
by dcclark
Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

RE: the waterfall, is this between Feldtmann Lake and Windigo? Or in one of the ridge drop-offs between Feldtmann Lake and Siskiwit Bay? I recall a beautiful shady spot and a creek with a waterfall, in a ravine along the trail to Siskiwit Bay that noone seems to ever mention as a reliable water sou...
by dcclark
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

I'd thought about a shoreline option -- maybe even an ancient shoreline of Feldtmann lake itself. But I'm pretty sure that's not what this is. First, I'm pretty sure the ancient shoreline is what you follow as you head north out of Feldtmann campground -- it's a sort of minor ledge that the trail fo...
by dcclark
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

In regard to question #2... my buddies and I both wondered the same thing. After several minutes of discussion and brainstorming, we came up with the idea that maybe it was built so railway tracks could be laid on top during the copper mining days. That would provide a stable and elevated route for...
by dcclark
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

Hello again, dcclark! In regard to question #1 and the triangular notches... I wondered the same thing, but I think I figured out the answer. The triangular notches provide a flat surface through which to drive spikes into the logs below it. A rounded surface (without the notch) may make it more di...
by dcclark
Sun Jun 04, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Random thoughts and questions

During my recent trip to the island, the long miles and cold nights caused my brain to wander. Here are some questions that I came up with, some serious and some not so much. I'm sure you all can collectively answer them! 1. Why do some boardwalk supports have triangular notches in them? Some boardw...
by dcclark
Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Web Board & Web Site
Topic: Board attachment quota has been reached
Replies: 2
Views: 5621

Board attachment quota has been reached

I recently tried to attach a photo to a post, and got the error that the "board attachment quota has been reached". I'm pretty sure this is a setting that an admin could change if there's space!
by dcclark
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners
Replies: 4
Views: 964

Re: Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners

I did the same (brought red Line Peak 6s -- the red makes then go faster :P ). I agree on all counts. They work very well even in deep mud -- I've used them that way in the Porcupine Mountains in May. Because they dry so fast, I'm more willing to just trudge through the middle. It takes a real chang...
by dcclark
Tue May 30, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 1286

Re: Senter Point - May 2023

RedLeg wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 7:06 pm That's a beautiful picture
Thanks -- he marched back and forth so much that I had time to practice. :P
by dcclark
Tue May 30, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 1286

Re: Senter Point - May 2023

Yep, seriously. Two young bulls were walking up and down the beach and through the campsites morning and evening. We thought of you guys! It's the only place we saw any moose on our trip.
View from our campsite (#2) at Feldtmann
View from our campsite (#2) at Feldtmann
by dcclark
Tue May 30, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: Late May 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 1363

Re: TR: Late May 2023

Sounds like we just missed out on some fun times at Siskiwit. I second/third the feeling of there being more inexperienced hikers on the island. I commented to my wife that going this early, you usually meet people who know what they are getting into... Later I had to edit: Or, you met those who hav...
by dcclark
Tue May 30, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 1286

Re: Senter Point - May 2023

Looks like our paths never crossed, dcclark. Maybe another time. I'm pretty sure we spent a very pleasant evening telling stories around the fire pit at Siskiwit! I just didn't put two and two together until later. Oh my gosh! That was you and your wife? So, I guess we did cross paths! How awesome ...