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emerysar,

Wonderful journal and great photos.

~Ed

Jerry, Thank you for the information!

Name: Kyle & Laura
Hometown: Hopkins, MN (Twin Cities)
Arrival Date: 8/14
Departure Date: 8/19
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage, MN
Itinerary:
8/14 - Arrive on island, hike to Feldtmann Lake
8/15 - To Siskiwit Bay
8/16 - To S Lake Desor (might skip this for a second night at Siskiwit, or stopping at Island Mine)
8/17 - To Washington Creek
8/18 - Day hike Hugginin Cove loop
8/19 - Relax, boat leaves, to Duluth for the night
Notes/Other: First visit, and we can't wait!

Name: Scott and Will
Email: (at) Scottmwalz@gmail.com
Hometown: Orono, MN
Arrival Date: August 21, 2010
Departure Date: August 26, 2010
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage - VII
Itinerary:
August 21 - Boat to McCargoe Cove > McCargoe to Todd Harbor
August 22 - Todd Harbor to Hatchet Lake
August 23 - Hatchet Lake to West Chickenbone
August 24 - West Chickenbone to Moskey Basin
August 25 - Moskey Basin to Chippewa Harbor
August 26 - Leave on VII

Notes/Other: Question - How hard is the trail to follow from McCargoe to Todd Harbor? I have heard stories of people having to back track numerous times in order to stay on the trail. Any tips would be appreciated. Moving at an average speed how long should it take to get to Todd Harbor?

Thanks

Leaving for my first trip on Friday, can't wait! Our plan is kinda up in the air but we plan on hitting Moskey and McCargoe Cove.
I can post a report when the trip is through. You guys are a great help though, this forum is an excellent resource.

Looks like Walzs, DP89 and myself will be on the island at the same time.

Be safe!

Name: Tim and Cheryl Reilly
Email: (at) timothy-reilly@sbcglobal.net
Hometown: Midland,MI
Arrival Date: 08/21
Departure Date: 08/27
Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor
Itinerary:
Saturday: Arrived got a shelter and did scoville pt trail then relaxed

Sunday: Took Voyager II to Chippewa Harbor topped off water and headed to Lake Richie for the night

Monday: We were going to West Chickenbone but since there was a algie bloom there to we headed to Moskey Basin instead

Tuesday: Waited to see if it was going to rain "it didnt" got a late start to Daisy Farm but got a shelter "good thing tent sites were closed due to wolfs" Cheryl saw 2 on our Table at 0230 am.

Wednesday: Day Hike to Mt Ojibway " Very Windy" and down the Greenridge for a bit " The Triangle " then back sat in on Candy and Rolfs presentation.

Thursday: Started early were going to 3 mile but made it there in 2 hours decided to head back to Rock Harbor made it there by Noon got shelter and headed to snack bar for a burger and a beer. also went back for dinner little pricey but steak over mt home easy choice.

Friday: Rented a Canoe early went to louise lookout had breakfast overlooking canada. Bushwhacked for a bit found a moose antler shed left it at "scenic overlook"

Notes/Other Great 1st trip cant wait to go back next year will do windigo side next time

Name: Jesse Nickels
Email: jesse(dot)nickels(at)gmail
Hometown: Pingree Grove, IL
Arrival Date: 8/31
Departure Date: 9/5 (was supposed to be 9/4)
Coming From/Via: Houghton/Ranger III
Itinerary:
Tuesday - Rock Harbor to Lane Cove
Wednesday - to McCargoe Cove
Thursday - to Moskey Basin
Friday - back to Rock Harbor (to the sound of falling trees)
Saturday - bonus day, weather Friday had kept the Ranger III from arriving, I did very little and loved it
Sunday - back to Houghton, back to IL
Notes/Other: This was my first visit and I was solo. Friday was a hoot! I'll be back.

Name: Tom
Email: tom(at) thevoigts.com
Hometown: Twin Cities, MN
Arrival Date: Wednesday, 22 Sept 10
Departure Date: Sunday, 26 Sept 10
Coming From/Via: Grand Marais, via the Voyageur II
Itinerary:
Wednesday, 22Sept10 - Take VII to McCargoe, Hike to Todd Harbor
Thursday, 23Sept10 - Todd Harbor to Hatchet Lake. (Probably a sleepy morning)
Friday, 24Sept10 - Hatchet to Desor South.
Saturday, 25Sept10 -Desor South to Island Mine*
Sunday, 26Sept10 - Island Mine to Windigo, off island.
Notes/Other:
*We will be evaluating the water situation at Island Mine, and pushing on to Windigo if necessary.

My Brother-in-Law Brent and I made the first boat this year, and so will be returning for a fall trip. We're bringing along two Isle newbies, his colleague Kent, and his 11 year old daughter, Cami. We'll keep her pack light, and are planning casual pace along the trail. That's part of the reason for the somewhat shorter distances per day. We're guessing both will be hooked, as so many of us have had happen before.
Just like this year was my first 'first boat', this will be my first September trip - Work has always been in the way. I can't wait!

I was at Island Mine on Saturday Sept. 11. Water was flowing quite well but it had been raining most of the day. I liked this campsite. The mature maple trees were quite impressive and had a tinge of color to them. My trip report will follow soon; I am still acclimatizing to city life after 6 wonderful days on the island.