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ENP 22.1 Isle Royale: Trip Report
Getting to Isle Royale National Park (https://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm) proves easier than getting off the famously difficult to reach island for Bryan and his buddies. In this episode, he’s joined by brother Dan and Dr Jeff Greenberger, their former-teacher-turned-honorary-highschool-buddy, for a post-trip recap. Danielle closes the show with a look at riding out an Isle Royale storm from ENP headquarters. Discussion includes the following: [0:46] Past episodes listening suggestions: Ken Burns interview, Biscayne National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Olympic National Park, Saguaro National Park, Shenandoah National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park, and 2019 Year In Review (https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/enp-20-top-destinations-for-2020) [01:52] The adventure begins:: Grand Marais, MN, Grand Portage, MN, Sea Hunter Ferry, Isle Royale National Park (https://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm) [05:00] First impressions, lasting memories: Windigo, Washington Harbor, Lake Superior, The SS America (https://www.nps.gov/articles/nps-investigates-sunken-ships-in-isle-royale-np.htm) [07:00] A first-name basis welcome and check-in procedures [08:40] Day 1: Agates, beavers, and Tolkien vibes on Huginnin Cove Trail (https://www.michigantrailmaps.com/member-detail/isle-royale-np-huginnin-cove-loop/) [13:00] Windigo camper cabins and visitors center review [13:56] Day 2: Morning moose-spotting and the ferry to McCargoe Cove [17:36] Hiking highlights: Lake Richie, Chickenbone Lake, and meeting a trail regular
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