It is hard to imagine beating the views of Isle Royale from the Mount Ojibway fire tower. Now there is only a single chance to do so at Mount Franklin, all the way on the opposite side of my last stretch of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. The heat and humidity is not going to make
Isle Royale Trip: Ascending to the Ojibway Fire Tower on the Greenstone Ridge
It is surprising how Daisy Farm Campground feels like home; especially given I stayed here only a single night. It must be due to the length of time passed, and all the events that took place since then. The feeling is quite enjoyable, since most of my Isle Royale trip entails constant bombardment of new
Isle Royale Trip: Lakes Livermore and LeSage on the Indian Portage Trail
A description of the first part of three for the thirteenth day of my adventure to Isle Royale National Park during late summer 2011. the route takes me over the Greenstone Ridge passed Lakes Livermore and LeSage along the Indian Portage Trail.
Isle Royale Trip: Wish Fulfillment at West Chickenbone Lake
A description of the final part of three for the twelth day of my adventure to Isle Royale National Park during late summer 2011. Descending from the Greenstone Ridge to West Chickenbone Lake for the evening. Deer mouse, great horned owl and moose are just a few examples of the wildlife encountered.
Isle Royale Trip: My Penultimate Greenstone Ridge Experience to Chickenbone Lake
A description of the second part of three for the twelth day of my adventure to Isle Royale National Park during late summer 2011. My second to last segment of the Greenstone Ridge Trail took me from the Hatchet Lake Trail intersection all the way to the Indian Portage Trail.
Isle Royale Trip: Groining My Way Out of Hatchet Lake
A description of the first part of three for the twelth day of my adventure to Isle Royale National Park during late summer 2011. A sharp pain in my left groin made for an interesting morning at Hatchet Lake Campground, not to mention the arduous climb back to the Greenstone Ridge Trail.
Isle Royale Trip: Alone at Hatchet Lake Campground
Quiet on Isle Royale is rare thing, a treasure to savor when it occurs. Typically, there is always something breaking the silence, be it natural or not. Either the wind is blowing, the waves crashing on the shoreline, the birds singing, the crickets chirping, the mosquitoes buzzing or people chatting. Although the natural sounds are
Isle Royale Trip: Climbing to Ishpeming Point Along the Greenstone Ridge Trail
Typically, fire towers provide spectacular views of the surrounding area, that being the reason for their construction, after all. Unfortunately, this is not the case with the Ishpeming Point tower despite being located at the second highest point on Isle Royale, at least according to the Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes
Isle Royale Trip: A Restless Night at South Lake Desor
Sleeping in the outdoors can often be a challenge. Strange sounds, things unknown racing/jumping/slithering near your shelter and roots or rocks jutting into the small of your back are just a few things that can prevent a good night’s sleep. None of these issues contributes to my restless early morning at South Lake Desor Campground
Isle Royale Trip: Almost Alone at South Lake Desor Campground
Often the urgency of taking a crap compels one forward along the trail. Although I am quite capable of digging myself a hole somewhere off trail, if a toilet is available within a mile or so, I shall do my best to hold it and put off the sweet relief until the comfort of a
