tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post4590524486748385564..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Apostle Islands National SeashoreSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41155386634264823962014-07-11T12:45:32.130-04:002014-07-11T12:45:32.130-04:00These kind of tiny rural towns can be adorable and...These kind of tiny rural towns can be adorable and frustrating at the same time.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34794872532602387322014-07-05T12:52:30.698-04:002014-07-05T12:52:30.698-04:00Yay for the camera!! I'm curious about those ...Yay for the camera!! I'm curious about those condescending road signs ;) That is irritating when people you are paying money to are not gracious and welcoming. Glad you found some of what you needed and organic food in the little towns. Gas up there is about the same as gas here - although, it's been going up lately.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41627297282344339042014-07-05T10:40:08.132-04:002014-07-05T10:40:08.132-04:00Boy, holidays sure get in the way for retired peop...Boy, holidays sure get in the way for retired people:) We are trying to think ahead for Labor Day to get a spot. Kind of difficult when you have no clue where you will be.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7994999498955470512014-07-05T00:04:40.093-04:002014-07-05T00:04:40.093-04:00Oh YAY!!!! I'm so happy to hear that your came...Oh YAY!!!! I'm so happy to hear that your camera has recovered! And I really hope that you guys get out on the water -- the Apostle Islands look like such a unique place to explore. We're counting on you to take us along with you. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1482302563835268472014-07-04T21:54:32.585-04:002014-07-04T21:54:32.585-04:00Now that the camera is working, hope David finds t...Now that the camera is working, hope David finds the coolant leak and fixes it without too much trouble. There are a lot of hoses on these Winnies!Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-63588378809961848432014-07-04T21:30:44.788-04:002014-07-04T21:30:44.788-04:00So glad your camera is almost in working order. Wh...So glad your camera is almost in working order. What a cute little town! Love the 'town Bird' too :-)owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38000963754563980412014-07-04T15:31:09.796-04:002014-07-04T15:31:09.796-04:00If you have a chance, check out Thompson's Wes...If you have a chance, check out Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, just south of you. It's a city park, first come-first served and it's right on the shores of Lake Superior. It's a gem and very reasonable. It's electric only, but 50 amp. You take on water and there's a dump station. There's also an artesian well. I think it was about $20 a night a couple years ago when we were there.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10923465405698467402014-07-04T15:19:39.020-04:002014-07-04T15:19:39.020-04:00Love the photo of the Robin...that bird has ATTITU...Love the photo of the Robin...that bird has ATTITUDE;o)) So happy that the camera has recover using the "Rice Diet" and that we continue to see your travels through your eyes!! Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82842682293329983792014-07-04T13:01:57.327-04:002014-07-04T13:01:57.327-04:00Love the mural on that coop. Yay that your camera...Love the mural on that coop. Yay that your camera is working! That was a close call!Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27229059792223812932014-07-04T12:13:41.335-04:002014-07-04T12:13:41.335-04:00love seeing these pictures... I couldn't remem...love seeing these pictures... I couldn't remember the name of the little towns in that area but when I saw your pictures... I thought I recognized the streets... sure enough... I came to that area from Minnesota ... dagnabbit! I wish I had blogged in 2007... BUT I didn't ... Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76248346559953387142014-07-04T12:03:52.104-04:002014-07-04T12:03:52.104-04:00Three cheers for a working camera! Three cheers for a working camera! Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79378148649635217652014-07-04T10:29:59.536-04:002014-07-04T10:29:59.536-04:00That sure is a great area. We did not have time t...That sure is a great area. We did not have time to get out to the islands.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45575856687389780232014-07-04T10:10:41.857-04:002014-07-04T10:10:41.857-04:00Thank the rice gods your camera is recovering! So...Thank the rice gods your camera is recovering! So glad you made the link to the first post or I likely would have missed that great tour. Bummer about the park hosts (maybe they've been dealing with some yucky campers before you - we're not all wonderful people). At least you've got some distance and greenery between the sites......and a Co-Op - yay!! Looking forward to the lighthouses and seeing more of this unique (to me anyway) area. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-43072490508781951782014-07-04T09:49:39.845-04:002014-07-04T09:49:39.845-04:00Since the local VT state parks can't take big ...Since the local VT state parks can't take big rigs the private campgrounds fill up here for the holidays. Your distance to some real shopping reminds me of when we were trying to change the truck brake, the nearest auto parts was 45 minutes away. Hope the camera keeps working.Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34888340626760344912014-07-04T09:26:53.176-04:002014-07-04T09:26:53.176-04:00Ely, Mn is another popular destination. Known as t...Ely, Mn is another popular destination. Known as the Western entry to the BWCA, it is pretty much devoted to canoe/kayak travel and provides numerous opportunities for exercise. My favorite campgrounds in the area are Bearhead lake State park, Fall lake National forest campground, and South Kawishiwi national forest campground. All have electrical hookups. Be aware that cell phone and wifi will likely only be available in Ely. This is wilderness by any account and you will not regret it. Ely is also the home of the International Wolf center and has a captive pack of wolves. Programs are available for a fee, such as tracking individual wolves with a wildlife biologist, howling for wolves, and others. I have seen wolves up there, often hear them.RTBaumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-92137952777937530572014-07-04T09:10:43.013-04:002014-07-04T09:10:43.013-04:00Fiingers crossed that the camera keeps working. Fiingers crossed that the camera keeps working. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34600429539257011462014-07-04T00:45:55.793-04:002014-07-04T00:45:55.793-04:00Pattison State Park, south of Superior(WI) is a ve...Pattison State Park, south of Superior(WI) is a very nice park. The campground is standard, having the swimming beach, grassy average campsites. A tunnel passes under the highway and everything changes for the better. You gotta see it to believe it.<br /><br />Don't get too concerned about the flooding. BWCA is by nature a water park, a little more water in the lakes is a good thing. Kayaking in many of the lakes is a possible and accessible. Having been in Copper country, I think that you will understand that any rainfall runs off rapidly. The majority of flooding is around my neck of the woods and it really ain't that bad. I think that if you stayed in one of the more developed state parks along the Northshore, you would really enjoy it. Some to check out are Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock light house(unfortunately cart-in camping only), Tettegouche, Temperance River and Cascade River. Two Harbors, Mn is about 20 miles North of Duluth and has a municipal campground with hookups that I have stayed at.in the past. It is not bad and should be considered. 50 miles of beautiful Hwy 61 separate Two Harbors and Grand Marais. It is this stretch that the previously mentioned State parks are located within. Grand Marais, Mn also has a quite large municipal campground with hookups. I am in love with Grand Marais, It has maintained its charm thru the years. Near the campground is the place to go for permits, maps, and everything that you need to go exploring.RTBaumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7627755855238754572014-07-03T23:47:54.398-04:002014-07-03T23:47:54.398-04:00I love those small towns, but there isn't usua...I love those small towns, but there isn't usually much in the way of major resupply. It is amazing that after a few days your camera works. I'm sure you are relieved.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61826842479136045212014-07-03T23:17:40.383-04:002014-07-03T23:17:40.383-04:00As soon as I saw your Apostle Island title my mind...As soon as I saw your Apostle Island title my mind said "lighthouses"! Looking forward to some of your pics of that area. Hope the private park works out for you. Following my own advice I'm not sure I made the right choice. We're at a private park, but it's a really tight and busy park...eek! Oh well, can't get it right every time. Glad your camera survived.<br />Nina Wheelingithttp://wheelingit.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61001399216396197342014-07-03T22:56:58.940-04:002014-07-03T22:56:58.940-04:00Oh so very glad that your camera works! Cranky or...Oh so very glad that your camera works! Cranky or not. We spent a short time in Bayfield in 2010 but didn't camp. It is a place I really hope to return someday. Hoping you get on the water while you are there. Those islands look incredibly magical. Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90847989340116511662014-07-03T22:53:01.852-04:002014-07-03T22:53:01.852-04:00Glad your camera is working! Do you have your deh...Glad your camera is working! Do you have your dehydrator with you - wonder how that would work for drying out a camera or phone, etc ? Having 'no next stop planned' could make for a fun adventure - hoping it's a good one for you!<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com