Kitty, Margie, and Anne headed out on Monday, July 18th for the short drive across the bridge to the seaplane terminal.
Kitty, Margie, and Anne headed out on Monday, July 18th for the short drive
across the bridge to the seaplane terminal.
It took a bit longer because we had to go way around due to road damage from
the flash floods. Margie called the company to get advice on how to get there
and also to let them know that we were indeed on our way.
Little bit of fog as we passed the Quincy Mine. It thankfully burned off in a bit.
Made it to the Royale Air Service office and waiting area.
Our plane has arrived!
All suited up with our life jackets.
seating for 8, just like a van. One passenger sat up front
with the pilot.
off we go!
The water is pretty muddy from the flooding
An hour later we were approaching Isle Royale.
splashdown
approaching Tobin Harbor
The pilot retrieves our luggage from where it had been stashed in the pontoon.
Schlepping our stuff over to Rock Harbor
Lunch was pizza on the deck
view from our room out toward Lake Superior.
our accommodations
Scouting out the camp store. They had some pantry items, but also refrigerated stuff, too.
And camp equipment. Many of the visitors to Isle Royale are backpackers.