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I’m an American who loves to travel to foreign countries, but there are lots of bold adventures to have here in the USA, too!

Moose on the Minong Ridge Trail - Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale Part 11: On the Minong Ridge to Windigo

July 24, 2022November 7, 2024

I’ve got two more beaver dam crossings and some big climbs to make it to Windigo, where I have the lowest moment of my trip.

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Isle Royale part 10: Minong beaver dam crossing, N. Lake Desor toward Windigo

March 9, 2021November 7, 2024

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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North Lake Desor Campground at Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale part 9: On the Minong Ridge to N. Lake Desor

March 7, 2021November 7, 2024

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 - Minong Ridge Trail

Isle Royale part 8: On the Minong Ridge from Little Todd Harbor

August 29, 2020November 7, 2024

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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Thunderstorm clouds at Little Todd Harbor Campground, Isle Royale

Isle Royale part 7: Storm at Little Todd Harbor campground

August 21, 2020November 7, 2024

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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A log over a stream on the Minong Ridge Trail headed to Little Todd Harbor campground on Isle Royale

Isle Royale part 6: On the Minong Ridge to Little Todd Harbor

August 15, 2020November 7, 2024

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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sunset at Todd Harbor Campground, Isle Royale National Park.

Isle Royale part 5: On the Minong Ridge to Todd Harbor

August 13, 2020November 7, 2024

I leave Minong Mine & take the Minong Ridge Trail to Todd Harbor, where I see a glorious sunset.

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Isle Royale National Park - sunrise at McCargoe cove. The sky is pink, blue, and gold and is reflected in the water.

Isle Royale part 4: Hike Minong Ridge & visit the mine

August 7, 2020November 7, 2024

After an amazing sunrise at McCargoe Cove, I hit the trail, making a stop to explore Minong Mine.

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Sunrise at Daisy Farm on Isle Royale

Isle Royale end-to-end loop hike: Part 3 Daisy Farm to McCargoe Cove

May 15, 2020November 7, 2024

Two more moose, beautiful wildflowers, plus a snowshoe hare and a turtle laying eggs – an amazing day on Isle Royale.

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A cow moose in the water along the Tobin Harbor Trail on Isle Royale National Park in Michigan.

Isle Royale end-to-end loop hike: Part 2 Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm

February 1, 2020November 7, 2024

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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Rock Harbor lighthouse on Isle Royale. It is white, against the green backdrop of trees, with water in front. Seen from the Ranger III ferry.

Backpacking Isle Royale part 1: Preparing and training

January 28, 2020November 7, 2024

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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Bruce the Moose at Rock Harbor campground on Isle Royale.

10 things I love about Isle Royale National Park

January 28, 2020November 7, 2024

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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