NPS to allow hot air balloon flights to Isle Royale

Questions about how to get to the island and where to stay near points of departure.

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NPS to allow hot air balloon flights to Isle Royale

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Just saw this on line: Twice weekly hot air balloon rides to the island. Apparently they've scouted out a large, relatively flat area for landing and take-off near Scoville Point.

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That was worthy.
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Ha!
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Lots of hot air, indeed! :P
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