Isle Royale

What can I say about Isle Royale. It's on Island time, there are moose, wolves, loon, a load of adorable red squirrels, beavers, and plenty of foxes. The feeling of seclusion is something else out there; no vehicle noise, no light pollution, and no running water on most of the island.

I spent my first five days hiking from Rock Harbor to Windigo. I'll just say I might want to find some inserts for my boots. Do you know what it feels like taking your boots off after a long day of skiing? well after five days of backpacking it felt like that, plus a beer, plus sex, plus soaking in a hot tub.

If I come back to Isle Royale I'll do things a little differently. I think this park is best explored by taking a canoe/kayak from dock to dock, and then doing day hikes inland for exploration, that way I don't have to lug 40 lbs of gear on my back every day and can give my feet days off between hikes.

Honestly if you've never been here it's an amazing place to spend some time. Weather you bring a house boat, stay at the resort lodge, or camp out like I did. Isle Royale is one of the special parks that is truly unique and can only be understood by experiencing it for yourself. Don't skip over this one, and if you can don't skimp out by just doing a day trip either. The true heart of this park is the isolation and attitude adjustment that can only occur if you spend a few days here.