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mjhelme
I'm planning on going hiking and camping there, but want to hear from people who've been there--when is the best time to go, what about black flies, what's the best trail, etc.
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I spent 8 days on Isle Royale and hiked the whole length of the Island about 5 years ago . . . so here goes !!! I live in Michigan . . . so we drove to Houghton / Hancock and took the seaplane there. The seaplane was a little more money (I think $90 round trip. . . 30 minutes each way), but the ferry takes basically a full day each way . . . so to us it was a no brainer. I'm not sure what your options are if you're coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Canada ??? The plane dropped us off at Rock Harbor Lodge at the Northeast part of the island. When you check in at the ranger station there . . . you have to give the rangers a basic itineray, so they know where to look for you in case of emergency. We were all experienced hikers, but we set our daily itinerary a little too aggessively. Let's put it this way . . . our first day we were supposed to hike 8 miles . . . and we made it to a campground called 3 mile point . . . cuz it's only 3 miles from the ranger station at Rock Harbor Lodge. The campground are only campgrounds in the academic sense. If you get to one early you might be able to get in a shelter . . . which is basically a 10x10 wood hut enclosed on 3 sides by a screen. The first full 2 days we hiked we walked along lake Superior which was both beautiful and cool because of the lake breeze. From there we hiked (uphill) to the Greenstone trail. The Greenstone is the main artery which basically bisects the island east and west. Everynight we camped on a lake or bay to Lake Superior (known as "The Lady" to locals). The lakes we stayed at were, Lake Richie, McCargoe Cove, Hatchet Lake, and Lake Desor, all the other nights on Lake Superior. Probably the best campsites were McCargoe Cove (Basically a Fjord of Lake Superior) and Lake Desore. We saw a cow and calf moose on Lake Richie who almost swam right up to us, and a bald eagle on Lake Desore. The campground on lake Desor had the best sandy beach for swimming . . . so we stayed a much needed extra day there !!! You really have to look out for leaches at the lakes with no moving water. My buddy was cleaning up in McCargoe Cove and came out of the water with about a dozen leaches on him. NOT GOOD. No campfires anywhere on the island either . . . which sucks . . . but if a fire broke out on that island . . . the entire island could burn down. I would also recommend scheduling at least one day where you spend two nights at one campsite. You'll know why after a few hard days of hiking !!! We went in August and the black flies were a non issue. Some areas that were swampy had bad mosquitoes . . . but we ran through those areas!!! I've heard of people going in June though . . . and the black flies basically ruined the trip. I would recommend going in late August. We saw quite a few moose in the evening . . . and once we saw a bull moose on the trail. Pretty scary. You have to purify you're own water too . . . so be prepared for that. AND you have to carry out all of your garbage . . . which means you have to carry it the entire time. Again . . . be prepared. We ran into a couple of guys who took the Minong trail. Don't make that mistake. One guy had broken glasses and the other twisted his leg real bad. That trail is SUPER tough . . . AND LONG . . . and you don't go by many lakes . . . which means you don't have many opportunities at water . . . which is a premium on "the rock" as we affectionately nicknamed the island. The guys who took the Minong trail, called it the Vietminong trail . . . I can only guess why ??? Basically we took the Greenstone and weaved in and out from there . . . to see some of the lakes we would otherwise miss. We heard many wolves at night . . . but whitetail deer are not indigenous to the island. We also ran into some indian copper mines . . . basically holes in the ground with knee deep water. All I can recommend is plan plan plan . . . and then go over your plan. We would go sometimes 2 days without seeing another hiker. And the terrain is VERY challenging . . . apparently the "Vietminong" trail being the most challenging . . . if that's up your alley. Our packs weighed 75 lbs at the beginning . . . so pace yourselves. Bring lots of snacks . . . and something to cook on since no fires are allowed. Don't plan on catching any fish either, shore fishing is almost impossible at most places. Finally, Windigo is where the Seaplane picked us up (Southwest part of the island). There is a store there to get sugar filled goodies. Isle Royale is one of the most beautiful and remote national parks I've ever been to . . . but not for the weak of heart. I will definitely go back, but next time I will train for a couple months prior. Be prepared and have a great time !!! Remember . . . plan plan plan !!!
I spent 8 days on Isle Royale and hiked the whole length of the Island about 5 years ago . . . so here goes !!! I live in Michigan . . . so we drove to Houghton / Hancock and took the seaplane there. The seaplane was a little more money (I think $90 round trip. . . 30 minutes each way), but the ferry takes basically a full day each way . . . so to us it was a no brainer. I'm not sure what your options are if you're coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Canada ??? The plane dropped us off at Rock Harbor Lodge at the Northeast part of the island. When you check in at the ranger station there . . . you have to give the rangers a basic itineray, so they know where to look for you in case of emergency. We were all experienced hikers, but we set our daily itinerary a little too aggessively. Let's put it this way . . . our first day we were supposed to hike 8 miles . . . and we made it to a campground called 3 mile point . . . cuz it's only 3 miles from the ranger station at Rock Harbor Lodge. The campground are only campgrounds in the academic sense. If you get to one early you might be able to get in a shelter . . . which is basically a 10x10 wood hut enclosed on 3 sides by a screen. The first full 2 days we hiked we walked along lake Superior which was both beautiful and cool because of the lake breeze. From there we hiked (uphill) to the Greenstone trail. The Greenstone is the main artery which basically bisects the island east and west. Everynight we camped on a lake or bay to Lake Superior (known as "The Lady" to locals). The lakes we stayed at were, Lake Richie, McCargoe Cove, Hatchet Lake, and Lake Desor, all the other nights on Lake Superior. Probably the best campsites were McCargoe Cove (Basically a Fjord of Lake Superior) and Lake Desore. We saw a cow and calf moose on Lake Richie who almost swam right up to us, and a bald eagle on Lake Desore. The campground on lake Desor had the best sandy beach for swimming . . . so we stayed a much needed extra day there !!! You really have to look out for leaches at the lakes with no moving water. My buddy was cleaning up in McCargoe Cove and came out of the water with about a dozen leaches on him. NOT GOOD. No campfires anywhere on the island either . . . which sucks . . . but if a fire broke out on that island . . . the entire island could burn down. I would also recommend scheduling at least one day where you spend two nights at one campsite. You'll know why after a few hard days of hiking !!! We went in August and the black flies were a non issue. Some areas that were swampy had bad mosquitoes . . . but we ran through those areas!!! I've heard of people going in June though . . . and the black flies basically ruined the trip. I would recommend going in late August. We saw quite a few moose in the evening . . . and once we saw a bull moose on the trail. Pretty scary. You have to purify you're own water too . . . so be prepared for that. AND you have to carry out all of your garbage . . . which means you have to carry it the entire time. Again . . . be prepared. We ran into a couple of guys who took the Minong trail. Don't make that mistake. One guy had broken glasses and the other twisted his leg real bad. That trail is SUPER tough . . . AND LONG . . . and you don't go by many lakes . . . which means you don't have many opportunities at water . . . which is a premium on "the rock" as we affectionately nicknamed the island. The guys who took the Minong trail, called it the Vietminong trail . . . I can only guess why ??? Basically we took the Greenstone and weaved in and out from there . . . to see some of the lakes we would otherwise miss. We heard many wolves at night . . . but whitetail deer are not indigenous to the island. We also ran into some indian copper mines . . . basically holes in the ground with knee deep water. All I can recommend is plan plan plan . . . and then go over your plan. We would go sometimes 2 days without seeing another hiker. And the terrain is VERY challenging . . . apparently the "Vietminong" trail being the most challenging . . . if that's up your alley. Our packs weighed 75 lbs at the beginning . . . so pace yourselves. Bring lots of snacks . . . and something to cook on since no fires are allowed. Don't plan on catching any fish either, shore fishing is almost impossible at most places. Finally, Windigo is where the Seaplane picked us up (Southwest part of the island). There is a store there to get sugar filled goodies. Isle Royale is one of the most beautiful and remote national parks I've ever been to . . . but not for the weak of heart. I will definitely go back, but next time I will train for a couple months prior. Be prepared and have a great time !!! Remember . . . plan plan plan !!!
Nature Of Sandy Storm On The East Coast?
David Clar
Does the nature of the disaster is of a chernobyl or biblical proportions?
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Superstorm Sandy made landfall Monday evening on a destructive and deadly path across the Northeast.
Recovery operations Wednesday got a boost from the Navy, which ordered three helicopter carrier ships to the New Jersey and New York coasts, officials told NBC News.
The USS Wasp, the USS Carter Hall and the USS Mesa Verde will provide landing platforms for Coast Guard, the National Guard and civilian agency helicopters if needed, the officials said, adding that the Atlantic Fleet Forces Command made the decision in the name of "prudent planning."
NBC's Lester Holt walks through a destroyed restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., which has been completely filled with sand by Sandy.
Wall Street reopened Wednesday, as did some airports, but about 6 million homes and businesses â two-thirds in New Jersey and New York â still were without power Wednesday afternoon. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York homeowners wouldn't have to pay potentially large deductibles on insurance claims stemming from Sandy's damage.
Aerial footage reveals devastation from New York City to North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Two days after landfall, Sandy was still affecting areas from the Atlantic coast to as far inland as Chicago:
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius declared a public health emergency for New York, helping to make sure Medicare, Medicaid and children's health beneficiaries continue to receive services.About 500 patients at New York City's Bellevue Hospital were evacuated to other hospitals after floodwaters crippled its equipment and power supply.
Three of seven flooded East River tunnels in New York City were cleared of water Wednesday, and some subway service was set to resume Thursday. Full bus service was restored, as was some train service.
New York City schools will be closed the rest of the week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
90 percent of Long Island was without power, and it could take as long as 10 days to restore all service, Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., told MSNBC.
Sewage was backing up into homes near a flooded sewage plant in Nassau County on Long Island. An official feared that it could spread to thousands of homes.
The U.N. Security Council had to move because of water damage to parts of U.N. headquarters in Manhattan.
Fires that destroyed more than a dozen homes in a New Jersey shore town rekindled overnight because of natural gas leaks, NBC New York reported. Fires destroyed homes in other communities up and down the coast.
National Guard troops evacuated some people in Hoboken, N.J., and brought food to others, NBC New York reported. Half of the city flooded, stranding about 20,000 people.
New Jersey's barrier islands were literally reshaped by the surge of water, NBC News' Al Roker reported.
More than 3 feet of snow had fallen in parts of West Virginia, where 220,000 homes and businesses were without power Wednesday afternoon. Red House, Md., got 30 inches of snow.
In Chicago, forecasters warned that high waves and flooding were possible on the Lake Michigan shore Wednesday. Sandy caused waves up to two stories high on the Great Lakes on Tuesday, forcing cargo ships â some longer than three football fields â to seek shelter. "We don't stop for thunderstorms and flurries," said Glen Nekvasil, a spokesman for the Lake Carriers' Association. "But this was just too much."
In New Haven, Conn., Sandy blew down a tree that uprooted human remains and what appeared to be a time capsule.
Sandy, New ... be a disaster of biblical proportions â a multi-billion-dollar disaster.
Superstorm Sandy made landfall Monday evening on a destructive and deadly path across the Northeast.
Recovery operations Wednesday got a boost from the Navy, which ordered three helicopter carrier ships to the New Jersey and New York coasts, officials told NBC News.
The USS Wasp, the USS Carter Hall and the USS Mesa Verde will provide landing platforms for Coast Guard, the National Guard and civilian agency helicopters if needed, the officials said, adding that the Atlantic Fleet Forces Command made the decision in the name of "prudent planning."
NBC's Lester Holt walks through a destroyed restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., which has been completely filled with sand by Sandy.
Wall Street reopened Wednesday, as did some airports, but about 6 million homes and businesses â two-thirds in New Jersey and New York â still were without power Wednesday afternoon. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York homeowners wouldn't have to pay potentially large deductibles on insurance claims stemming from Sandy's damage.
Aerial footage reveals devastation from New York City to North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Two days after landfall, Sandy was still affecting areas from the Atlantic coast to as far inland as Chicago:
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius declared a public health emergency for New York, helping to make sure Medicare, Medicaid and children's health beneficiaries continue to receive services.About 500 patients at New York City's Bellevue Hospital were evacuated to other hospitals after floodwaters crippled its equipment and power supply.
Three of seven flooded East River tunnels in New York City were cleared of water Wednesday, and some subway service was set to resume Thursday. Full bus service was restored, as was some train service.
New York City schools will be closed the rest of the week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
90 percent of Long Island was without power, and it could take as long as 10 days to restore all service, Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., told MSNBC.
Sewage was backing up into homes near a flooded sewage plant in Nassau County on Long Island. An official feared that it could spread to thousands of homes.
The U.N. Security Council had to move because of water damage to parts of U.N. headquarters in Manhattan.
Fires that destroyed more than a dozen homes in a New Jersey shore town rekindled overnight because of natural gas leaks, NBC New York reported. Fires destroyed homes in other communities up and down the coast.
National Guard troops evacuated some people in Hoboken, N.J., and brought food to others, NBC New York reported. Half of the city flooded, stranding about 20,000 people.
New Jersey's barrier islands were literally reshaped by the surge of water, NBC News' Al Roker reported.
More than 3 feet of snow had fallen in parts of West Virginia, where 220,000 homes and businesses were without power Wednesday afternoon. Red House, Md., got 30 inches of snow.
In Chicago, forecasters warned that high waves and flooding were possible on the Lake Michigan shore Wednesday. Sandy caused waves up to two stories high on the Great Lakes on Tuesday, forcing cargo ships â some longer than three football fields â to seek shelter. "We don't stop for thunderstorms and flurries," said Glen Nekvasil, a spokesman for the Lake Carriers' Association. "But this was just too much."
In New Haven, Conn., Sandy blew down a tree that uprooted human remains and what appeared to be a time capsule.
Sandy, New ... be a disaster of biblical proportions â a multi-billion-dollar disaster.
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