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by johnhens
Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Web Board & Web Site
Topic: Posts Stats Messed Up
Replies: 8
Views: 7829

Re: Posts Stats Messed Up

fonixmunkee wrote:Har har har, guys...no it's not metric, and no it's not the Fibonacci sequence
I know I have heard this term in a movie, please refresh my memory! :?:
by johnhens
Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: IR aticle in Natinal Parks Magazine
Replies: 0
Views: 3012

IR aticle in Natinal Parks Magazine

There is an article about IR in the current issue of National Parks.
http://www.npca.org/magazine/2010/winte ... jewel.html

(I have to get my post count backup! :lol: )
by johnhens
Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:39 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Bushwhacking and GPS Waypoints
Replies: 4
Views: 3097

Re: Bushwhacking and GPS Waypoints

I have done a bit of off trail exploring in the Malone Bay area. I use a map and compass and don't have any GPS points to speak of (othere than moose remains I came across). Be prepared to "hike" the water along the shore as there are places where that is the only way to go, short of backt...
by johnhens
Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: Web Board & Web Site
Topic: Posts Stats Messed Up
Replies: 8
Views: 7829

Re: Posts Stats Messed Up

Perhaps fonix changed the site to the metric system.
by johnhens
Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:24 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: US Supreme Court refuses to close lock into Lake MI
Replies: 2
Views: 1974

US Supreme Court refuses to close lock into Lake MI

The Supreme Court refused to force the closing of the lock in Chicago that would help keep asian carp out of Lake Michigan.
http://www.miningjournal.net/page/conte ... l?nav=5006
by johnhens
Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Visiting IR by private boat
Replies: 9
Views: 6481

Re: Visiting IR by private boat

From my reading at the link provided, there are docks at some of the campgrounds and it seems to say that its fine to dock there then anchor out at night. Do I need to be a registered camper at that site to dock there during the day? So this is my understanding of how the permitting works if you ar...
by johnhens
Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study to start!
Replies: 10
Views: 4756

Re: Winter Study to start!

Another day of fog and freezing mist!!
by johnhens
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: IR declination
Replies: 7
Views: 3766

Re: IR declination

larrysheldon wrote:Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply to my post. I am new to backpacking and have been very impressed with the backpacking community as a whole.
Lots of knowledge and experinece here, don't be timid about Questions you may have!!!
We were all new to Backpacking at one point!!!
by johnhens
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Visiting IR by private boat
Replies: 9
Views: 6481

Re: Visiting IR by private boat

From my reading at the link provided, there are docks at some of the campgrounds and it seems to say that its fine to dock there then anchor out at night. Do I need to be a registered camper at that site to dock there during the day? Good question, not too sure on the answer. I would call the folks...
by johnhens
Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study to start!
Replies: 10
Views: 4756

Re: Winter Study to start!

Not going today, freezing mist over the lake.
Tomorrow does not look good, Friday looks better!!
by johnhens
Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Memorial day weather and bugs
Replies: 2
Views: 2616

Re: Memorial day weather and bugs

We have gone up the last 4 or 5 years at that time. Generally the weather is cool high 20's-30-40 at night high 40's low 50's during the day (warmer away from the Lake). You can count on a few sunny "warm" days. Count on a few rainy days and snow is not out of the question. Bugs are normal...
by johnhens
Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Visiting IR by private boat
Replies: 9
Views: 6481

Re: Visiting IR by private boat

Welcome to the Forums!!! Boating regs: http://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/upload/Boating%20Guide.pdf You would be required to get a permit and pay the daily usage fee while in the park. Depending on the time of year, there are some areas closed to boat access for nesting loons. From the Greestone...
by johnhens
Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study to start!
Replies: 10
Views: 4756

Re: Winter Study to start!

Could not fly today due to fog and low cloud cover, they will try again tomorrow.
by johnhens
Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Music Playlist for Isle Royale
Replies: 13
Views: 8305

Re: Music Playlist for Isle Royale

The Southern Cross by either CSN, or Buffet
A Pirate looks at 40 by Buffet
Pretty much anything by Buffet
by johnhens
Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:43 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study to start!
Replies: 10
Views: 4756

Re: Winter Study to start!

Looking forward to it!!