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Nine Days on Isle Royale
Isle Royale, the gem of Lake Superior and one of the most remote and unique national parks, had long been a dream destination for me. When I finally got on the island I set out to make the most of it, backpacking over a hundred and thirty miles in a solo perimeter loop in the course of nine days.
- The Rush to Lane CoveHunter’s Point and Porter’s Island sat across the harbor under the morning sun. I stood at the …
- Cold Morning on the GreenstoneDarkness surrounded me on the trail leading out of Lane Cove. I paused on a long boardwalk and let the sounds …
- Easy Times at the ToddsWith groggy eyes and stiff legs I slowly made my way down to the dock at Todd Harbor and set up for breakfast. …
- Magnificence of the MinongDull grey skies over the trail junction reflected my stormy mood this morning. The trail from Little Todd …
- Hard Start on FeldtmannLeaving Huginnin Cove was tough. It really is a beautiful location and my little camp on the east side was …
- Sunrise from Feldtmann RidgeBright moonlight shone down over Feldtmann Lake and reflected off its glassy surface. I stood here for only a …
- A Long Way to Malone BayThe fox stared at me with alert eyes. It was a beautiful creature, sleek red fur and a fluffy tail too large …
- 24 Miles to Moskey BasinSoft pinks and purples swirled above the chilled fog on Lake Siskiwit. Shivering through my sweaty shirt I …
- Thunderstorms over Rock HarborSeveral thunderstorms had passed over Moskey Basin during the night. These were the real thing: bright flashes …
