Isle Royale National Park Lake Superior – 2011 – August 25 to September 5

Isle Royale’s physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Island’s main attraction. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors come to experience this island park through hiking its trails, paddling its inland waterways, or paddling and exploring its rugged coast, or venturing into the depth of its shipwrecks. . Isle Royale is 45 miles long, 9 miles wide at it’s largest width, and 400 islands make up the archipelago of the national park. The park is 99% wilderness, there are 165 miles of scenic hiking trails, and 36 campgrounds, and over a dozen inland lakes. Moose live on the island and wolves feed off of the moose. In past trips, we’ve seen a moose or two, and some of our adventurers noticed a wolf sun bathing on a shore line rock. The fortunate will witness the Northern Lights streaking over Canada.

In 2011, we will venture back for our 5^th trip to Isle Royale for a 6 night, 7 day totally self contained touring/camping in this majestic water wonderland. This is a trip not to miss, and will be limited to 6 adventure paddlers. The trip will be very similar to our first trip in 2001, of which we will explore the North East area of the island. We will depart on Sunday, August 28 via 3.5 hour ferry boat ride (60 miles) from Cooper Harbor. Each day will consist of paddle trip ranging from 5 to 8 miles, camp to camp paddles type paddles. We will be setting up camp each day, with plenty of time for exploration of trails, visiting old fishery ruins, enjoying geological shorelines, or just sit back and listen to the call of the loons !. Following morning, we will break camp to explore the next wilderness setting hide-away.

To reserve your spot, a $167 deposit is required that is used to reserve your spot ferry boat (round trip per person including charge for kayak). Also, gear pound limit is no more than 70 lbs. Cancellations/refunds are based on ferry boat deposit/payment guidelines (85% full refund greater than 3 days, no refund if cancelled less than three days departure). Campsite fees are $4 per night per person. We will car pool on this 1,100 mile journey to the Kewaunee Peninsula of upper Michigan. Each adventurer is responsible for their own touring boat capable of open water seas and wind induced rolling swells (sorry no recreational boats), paddling gear, camping gear, food, etc. This trip is ideal for the intermediate to advance paddlers with self contained camping experience. For more information, contact Doug Johnstone at 865-804-5240 or email at canoeone@tds.net.