Spending nearly the entire morning evading moose on Rainbow Cove has cost me a considerable amount of available daylight. Making up that amount of time is nearly impossible, but my choices are few as it is imperative I reach Siskiwit Bay campground before the veil of darkness falls. No matter how you cut it, I
Isle Royale Trip: Exploring Rainbow Cove While Staying at Feldtmann Lake Campground
Finally, after walking through seemingly endless forest, I arrive at the Feldtmann Lake Campground. Instead of diving right in and following the spur trail to the campground, I continue along the main trail until I reach the farthest end of the campground. I plan to work myself back, examining each campsite as I go, instead
Isle Royale Trip: Arriving at Feldtmann Lake
The expansive coniferous forest in Isle Royale‘s southwestern corner, uninterrupted except for a wetland surrounding Grace Creek, is my destination for the remainder of the day as I journey to Feldtmann Lake. Grace Creek Outlookâs view reminds me of just how far I need to travel before the day is finally done. And, as impressive
Isle Royale Trip: The Climb to Grace Creek Outlook Along the Feldtmann Lake Trail
Brrrr! C-c-c-old, very c-c-c-old. The morning of my eighth day on Isle Royale is absolutely freezing. Or, at least, very close to it. Sometime in the night, I put on nearly all my clothes, just as I did the night before. Even fully ensconced in the typically warm-enough Highlite sleeping bag, with almost every piece
