After a gorgeous sunrise at N. Lake Desor, I hit the Minong Ridge Trail toward Windigo. Ridge views, beaver dam crossings, and more!
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Isle Royale part 9: On the Minong Ridge to N. Lake Desor
I continue on the Minong Ridge Trail to North Lake Desor. There are some steep climbs, but they are offset with amazing views!
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Isle Royale part 8: On the Minong Ridge from Little Todd Harbor
I pack up my wet tent and hit the Minong Ridge Trail from Little Todd Harbor to N. Lake Desor, enjoying the magnificent views from the Minong Ridge.
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Isle Royale part 7: Storm at Little Todd Harbor campground
I enjoy the beach at Little Todd Harbor until a massive storm cloud rolls across Lake Superior, and I take shelter in my tent.
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Isle Royale part 6: On the Minong Ridge to Little Todd Harbor
I hike the wet and muddy Minong Ridge Trail from Todd Harbor to Little Todd Harbor campground, and I don’t see another person on the trail.
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Isle Royale part 5: On the Minong Ridge to Todd Harbor
I leave Minong Mine & take the Minong Ridge Trail to Todd Harbor, where I see a glorious sunset.
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Isle Royale part 4: Hike Minong Ridge & visit the mine
After an amazing sunrise at McCargoe Cove, I hit the trail, making a stop to explore Minong Mine.
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Isle Royale end-to-end loop hike: Part 3 Daisy Farm to McCargoe Cove
Two more moose, beautiful wildflowers, plus a snowshoe hare and a turtle laying eggs – an amazing day on Isle Royale.
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Isle Royale end-to-end loop hike: Part 2 Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm
After arriving in Rock Harbor, I set out on the Tobin Harbor Trail and had my first moose encounter in my first hour on the island!
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Backpacking Isle Royale part 1: Preparing and training
How will I get there? What route will I take? How much training do I need to do? Here’s how I prepared for my Isle Royale backpacking trip.
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10 things I love about Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is one of the least visited national parks, but also one of the most re-visited. Here are 10 things I love about Isle Royale.
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Reasons why it’s safe to solo hike Isle Royale National Park
There are many people who think it isn’t safe for women to hike alone, but I think Isle Royale is one of the safest places to be a female solo hiker. Here’s why.
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