Hey Ron, Canoe vs Kayak: I've always canoed, so am biased. In either case you need to be confident in your ability to self-rescue, since you'll be alone. Water temps are going to be very cold and hypothermia is a real risk if you go in. I've always portaged a canoe solo, so that isn't a big deal to ...

Well that's ironic...

Nicole, I like Bob's idea of renting a boat. Or if you do rent canoes, I'd also recommend staying in Rock Harbor (the body of water) and avoid portaging. But I can't recommend canoeing unless you're pretty experienced, especially with young children. Here's the link for boat (and canoe) rentals. Not...

For Northern Pike, spoons (Daredevil), Rapalas, and/or Mepps spinners. Be sure you use a wire leader. I'm not much of a fisherman either, but I can catch some pike with those. We did well in the narrows joining Lakes Siskiwit and Wood, and also trolling along the shore of Siskiwit. Northerns are pro...

1.How long should we expect these portages to take The Tobin Harbor/Duncan Bay portage took me and my daughter 2 hrs, with a rest at the top of the ridge. An earlier trip with the family of 4 (daughters were 13 & 15) took about 3 hrs. For the other 2 portages, just add 5-10 mins to the time it ...

When I worked in R.H. in '79, two girls "dayhiked" R.H. to Windigo. They did bring flashlights, and used them, back before headlamps were popular.

Would you care to explain the "BOINGA" moniker? B oys O f ING ersoll A dventure -- Basically an excuse for 5 dispersed brothers and Dad to get together for a trip (we were missing 1 on that trip). Have done I.R., sailed NC, Apostle Islands and North Channel, and then a more sedentary one ...

Hey Eddie, It IS a short paddle up the creek from the McCargoe dock to the portage. There's been 1 beaver dam to haul the boats over. I'd have to try and measure on a map to be sure, but I think it would add less than 1/4 mile to just start portaging at the dock. Depending on when you're going, it's...

I think that some time in the past there were some partying issues at those campgrounds. Haven't heard of any problems in recent years. It's directed at everyone, although it is obviously easier to float large quantities of alcohol than to carry it. Can't imagine anyone cares what you drink if it is...

Fonix, I see your trip with no problems . Unfortunately I don't have one to add . (yet?)

... can someone recommend a good Isle Royal guide book? I know of 2; "Isle Royale Info - A Comprehensive Guide to Isle Royale National Park" and "Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes". "Foot Trails & Water Routes" is considered the definitive g...

Superior is 9" below last year and 15" below the long-term avg. Here's an interesting link:
http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/data/now/wlevels/levels.html

Surprised no one mentioned "How to Sh** in the Woods" by Kathleen Meyer. Yeah, there really is a book telling you how to do that. :shock: http://www.amazon.com/How-Shit-Woods-Kathleen-Meyer/dp/0898153190 LOVE IT! So funny and even educational. It's been a few years, so I think you just in...

jerry wrote:I also wear my hiking socks with dress shoes, etc. If it feels good, go with it.

I also wear light dress socks inside hiking socks as liners. Works pretty well! (and feels good too )

I think the Greenstone (annual park newspaper) lists what fish are supposedly in what lakes. There's an .xls spreadsheet you can download from NPS site, http://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/brochures.htm Just click "Fish List in Inland Lakes". Don't remember if the same info is the Green...