Hey, I don't expect you to see this seeing as how this video was made 3 years ago, (great video by the way!) but my family is planning a trip to Isle Royale in the summer and we have never been. Any tips for us such as a good time to go and good places to stay? Ideally we want to stay in cabins so are looking for a month to go when there are not as many people. We also have a 5 year old, which means hiking would be more difficult, are there any good trails to go that might be lighter for someone younger? We still want to do backpacking from cabin to cabin however. Even if you can't answer these, I seriously appreciate the videos! They make me want to travel to Isle Royale even more!
@outsideforthecount Жыл бұрын
I'd love to chat and give you some ideas/options, but I think maybe it would be easier via email! How about send me a message at [email protected]? A few questions first: what end of the island do you see yourself arriving at, and how many days were you thinking of staying?
@donrobertson46112 жыл бұрын
ugh- music
@psilosybe2 жыл бұрын
windigo to chippewa this summer cant wait. love watching the videos of this place has me so excited. thanks for sharing!
@outsideforthecount2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! If you’re looking to see some moose, you’ll definitely see some at Washington creek near windigo if you spend the night!
@nathanaelkolb40243 жыл бұрын
I did the same hike solo a couple years ago except I started at 12 and 15 road parking. Did you go to the viewing platform at Highbanks? I saw some car campers but not a single other backpacker. It was a great section and watching your video brought back good memories. thanks!
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
I did make it to the platform but unfortunately there were a few teens there playing music and being a bit rowdy that just wasn’t my vibe, so I didn’t explore as much as I would have liked. I also didn’t run into any other backpackers, but a bikepacker passed me!
@DanielleMarieyt3 жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful there! It looks so relaxing! New here can’t wait to see more videos!!
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad you liked it. 😊
@traveledits_13 жыл бұрын
Amazing capture!
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the kind comments. 🥰
@josephj79913 жыл бұрын
When I camped at Moskey basin there were Fresh Wolf tracks in the campsite! I havent seen wolf but I know they saw me?
@josephj79913 жыл бұрын
1 trip Off Trail w EarthWatch we saw 33 moose! 13 in 1 day! We woke up w Moose in our campsite! They will go towards people to avoid the wolves!
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
How exciting! Yes, the wolves are good at staying hidden. I’m sure we’ve came close to them before without even knowing it.
@josephj79913 жыл бұрын
When I camped at Moskey basin there were Fresh Wolf tracks in the campsite! I havent seen wolf but I know they saw me?
@josephj79913 жыл бұрын
I'm going back to Isle Royale Aug 2021
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! We’re hoping to go back too, but maybe in September. I hear they’re expecting it to be especially busy this year.
@silvervlogs14383 жыл бұрын
It’s training Time!
@GT_Racer3473 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that we're going back again this fall!
@3MatthewWright33 жыл бұрын
I love you
@thesimonsons3 жыл бұрын
We enjoyed your video. You must've been there around the same time we were. It's an awesome park!
@adventuresbysasha33663 жыл бұрын
Love your dog! Great video
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think she’s pretty great too! ❤️
@michaelt25963 жыл бұрын
Whatchu do on flats😭😂
@riverslugoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Love it! I was just there, one of my favorite places
@uptrail71693 жыл бұрын
Nice campsite! 👍
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
It was pretty sweet!
@Davud_Akh3 жыл бұрын
That looked like a lovely trip! I loved it, new subscriber here from Prague :)
@outsideforthecount3 жыл бұрын
Davud Akhundzada thank you! Prague is a beautiful place! I had the pleasure of visiting about 15 years ago
@ma-mo4 жыл бұрын
We were there during the last week in August. 2019. We stayed two nights in shelter 4 or 5 at Moskey, and took a day hike to Ritchie. We found a fresh moose femur on that trail between Moskey and Ritchie. Not nearly as interesting as the entire skeleton! Thanks for sharing this!
@outsideforthecount4 жыл бұрын
Devin Thompson we were there the exact same time, and this was also on the trail between Richie and Moskey. I know the exact femur you’re talking about because we found that at first too, then we started hunting around a bit because we figured there might be more to it and that’s when we found the rest about 10 ft off the trail and about 50ft from the femur.
@ma-mo4 жыл бұрын
@@outsideforthecount cool! I remember the smell very well, so this certainly explains it. We're ready to go back now. Moskey was definitely our favorite!
@josephhill86134 жыл бұрын
Love love love that hike in snow ain\sleet!
@pnwmotocross4 жыл бұрын
Not helpful. Snarky though and funny.
@kampersadventures9584 жыл бұрын
Hey Erika, just found your channel. I will be backpacking the JRP as my fourth shakedown hike next month. Can't wait! I am training for my epic journey on the Appalachian Trail, beginning in February of 2020. I'll v-logg and backpack from GA to ME. I just Subscribed to your channel and clicked the like button (Us Michiganders have to support each other LOL).
@kampersadventures9584 жыл бұрын
@@UnboundCrow That is awesome!!! Good luck my friend and have a great time on the JRP!!
@87jsergey4 жыл бұрын
Did you guys rent the boat overnight? I'm just curious because last year we weren't allowed too. Great video thanks for sharing!
@outsideforthecount4 жыл бұрын
We did. It was a bit pricey I thought, but worth it!
@briansmilde52475 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your videos! You are creative and fun with your videos. I love your Canadian ending, eh!
@outsideforthecount5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching them! I love making them and sharing the outdoors with people! Hopefully someday soon I'll be able to make a video of a trip to Killarney!
@briansmilde52475 жыл бұрын
@@outsideforthecount Search La Cloche Silhouette Trail.It is an epika trail! :) I loved the Isle Royale video also. Inspiring me to hike it.
@tracihanna7942 жыл бұрын
Do you have a camp site preference in lowney creek?
@aliciareno95735 жыл бұрын
Can snowboarders take a toboggan down the mountain?
@outsideforthecount5 жыл бұрын
Lol, of course! And we do it with style. 😎
@robertpawelek5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I visited there this past year myself and your video brought back good memories. However, I stayed on the Greenstone Ridge the entire way, hiking one end of the island to the other in 3 days. While I did enjoy it, I wish I had stayed a longer time to deviate from the main trail. Do you feel that seven days was enough time or do you wish you guys would have planned for a longer stay yourselves?
@outsideforthecount5 жыл бұрын
Robert Pawelek I wish we could have stayed a month if we could! There's a lot of the island to see, but I think we were able to see a decent chunk in the time we were there.
@Ratejujk6 жыл бұрын
I just went there 1 day ago for Boy Scouts. I had a great time, and those snake on the island were pretty mean. I got bit multiple times. Did you like it, because it was awesome! The swamp was pretty cool, and we camped 1 night at lake manitou, and one near Lake Michigan. By the way nice video, seems like you had a lot of fun.
@outsideforthecount6 жыл бұрын
Shadowviper we had a great time! It's definitely a place I recommend to friends. I think in all we counted over 30 snakes on our trip, no bites though!
@Lax774776 жыл бұрын
Really similar to IFHT’s style, I like it.
@grip24213 жыл бұрын
thats exactly what i thought when i heard: "And you too can..."
@joeyk.5273 жыл бұрын
@@grip2421 same
@GustoStCool6 жыл бұрын
Jesus! That snake almost got you!!!!!!!!!!
@outsideforthecount6 жыл бұрын
Haha, I had the camera on a telescoping pole, or a 'selfie stick' if you will, so he was nowhere near me.
@GustoStCool6 жыл бұрын
Been to South Manitou several times. Never North. I was always led to believe North was more desolate/rural. Doesn't look it.
@scottplumer36686 жыл бұрын
"Wilderness" is a better way to describe it. There's a campground near the dock, but that's it. the rest of the island is backpacking. Definitely worth a trip if you've been to South.
@outsideforthecount6 жыл бұрын
I would say definitely more desolate than South. We only saw one other person the whole time we were there, and there's no real formal campsites on the island other than the few by the dock. All the buildings were abandoned 60+ years ago.
@tomjurica69077 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post! Cottage row brought back a lot of great memories. I stayed in Monte Carlo and the cottage just south as a kid in the late 60's - 70's.
@onestepatatime55847 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@TraditionalFun7 жыл бұрын
That was enjoyable. Thank you for posting.
@mattchapman59417 жыл бұрын
Great trip. Great video.
@scottplumer36687 жыл бұрын
Great video! What time of year did you go? The trees are green, but you're dressed pretty warmly.
@erikachapman31226 жыл бұрын
Scott Plumer, sorry I don't check my channel very often. We went late June and got lucky with weather. I'd say it was probably highs of around upper 60s/ low 70's, and lows around 45. It was nice to go before the busy season picked up.