I really enjoyed reading this page. I'm a student studying in southwest michigan but am originally from Oregon. Most summers I head west to get my climbing/backpacking fix for the year but this summer I will be in Michigan. I've thought of backpacking on Isle Royale this summer following a kayak expedition at Pictured Rocks and this page is causing my interest level to rise. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks for the kind words! Pictured Rocks is also wonderful, though I haven't yet kayaked there. My last hike there along the top of the cliff involved following fresh bear tracks -- on top of all the boot prints on the trail -- through dense shoulder-high brush, alone with my one-year-old son on my back.
My son enjoyed the loud singing, at least. :)
I prefer the mountains but variety is the spice of life!
and we about had the island to ouselves, cause most visitors arrive between Memorial and Labor Days. Lowlight was getting seasick on the ride out from Copper Harbor. Highlight? Too many to list! Thanks for creating this page!
tarol - Jan 12, 2007 11:51 pm - Voted 10/10
Great pageI plan to visit Isle Royale for the first time this September... I can't wait!
Erik Beeler - Jan 19, 2007 3:16 pm - Voted 10/10
Having VistitedIsle Royale National Park for a week of hiking and camping I would recommend it to anyone. This is a great addition. Great job.
Turbo - Jan 26, 2007 1:25 am - Voted 10/10
It does sound peacefulI really enjoyed reading this page. I'm a student studying in southwest michigan but am originally from Oregon. Most summers I head west to get my climbing/backpacking fix for the year but this summer I will be in Michigan. I've thought of backpacking on Isle Royale this summer following a kayak expedition at Pictured Rocks and this page is causing my interest level to rise. Thanks for posting it.
Arthur Digbee - Jan 26, 2007 2:11 am - Hasn't voted
Re: It does sound peacefulThanks for the kind words! Pictured Rocks is also wonderful, though I haven't yet kayaked there. My last hike there along the top of the cliff involved following fresh bear tracks -- on top of all the boot prints on the trail -- through dense shoulder-high brush, alone with my one-year-old son on my back.
My son enjoyed the loud singing, at least. :)
I prefer the mountains but variety is the spice of life!
displacedchzhead - Dec 11, 2011 12:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Hiked in mid Sept 84and we about had the island to ouselves, cause most visitors arrive between Memorial and Labor Days. Lowlight was getting seasick on the ride out from Copper Harbor. Highlight? Too many to list! Thanks for creating this page!
Arthur Digbee - Dec 11, 2011 8:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Hiked in mid Sept 84Thanks, I'd love to try it in September -- but school intervenes. We may try it in May, though, since my school gets out before most other people.