Isle Royale INFO Store
Note: We will be going to Isle Royale from May 3rd until May 19th.
Any orders placed between those dates will be filled after May 19th.
These are items that are available through this site. They include the book this site is based upon, movies, pictures, backpacking items, journals and you can even donate to this site :-). Just scroll down through this page to see what is available. They can be ordered online with a credit card through Paypal (you do not have to have an account). Or you can print out an Order Form, fill it out, and mail it to the address on the bottom, along with a check. All orders will be mailed within 5 days (unless we are on the island!). You will receive an email confirmation when your order is received and another one when it is shipped.
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Isle Royale INFO - A Comprehensive Guide to Isle Royale National Park
This is the book this website is designed around.
This is a compilation of journals, walking, reading, paddling, notes, photos, memories and video over a period of almost 15 years of planning, hiking, canoeing and untold hours of compilation.
It will be a living document until I die, when my work at least, will be complete.
I would appreciate it if you would think about that before sharing it with people for free and at least let them know it is available and someone has given up a good portion of their life to share it with you.
I began writing this in the fall of 2001 and it has been an ongoing project since then.
Its first complete release was in December, 2010.
There was more to add and fine tune, but 9 years of work finally got into the public eye.
It is now March, 2012 and it is being re-released with many additional features and all of the major gaps have been filled.
As of this release, I am quite confident this will stand as the most complete guide to the park for many years.
I hope you find it useful.
Along those lines, the latest revision dates and major updates are available by "Clicking Here".
Also, as of this second major release, there are upgrades available if you purchased just the "Basic" or "Lifetime" version. Details are listed below.
The book contains over 170 pages of detailed information on the park with over 300 color photographs and detail maps.
It is available in 4 different price packages based on the format selected.
The table at the right describes the options that are detailed below:
Basic Package - The complete printable PDF file. This file contains the entire book with context sensitive hyper-links. All of the pictures are included, but the hi-resolution photographs and larger detail maps are not. When ordered, you will be emailed a link to download the document.
Lifetime Package - The same as the Basic Package with the inclusion of lifetime downloadable updates. This will be a "living" document as long as I am alive and will be continually updated. When ordered, you will be emailed a link to download the document. When any major update is completed and released, you will be notified via email and a link will be provided to download the newest version.
Ultimate Package - The same as the Lifetime Package, with the inclusion of a disc mailed to you, with the complete PDF document and all of the hi-resolution photos linked from the document. All large maps and detail maps are also linked to a larger version of the map.
Mailed Hard Copy - I am now offering a printed copy in a limited quantity at this time (March, 2012). This is a living document and to mass produce it at a printer would defeat that purpose. Also, the document is over 170 pages at 8.5" x 11" in size with full color pictures, so the cost is very high for printing unless it is done in large quantities. Even then, it would still be too high in price. The whole idea is to share this information with people and keep it up to date. If you can print at home, order the basic package and print it out yourself if you want a hard copy. If you cannot and want a hard copy, you can order one and I will satisfy orders as long as the limited supply lasts.
Mailed CDR - If just getting a "Basic" or Lifetime" package and you would like a CDR in a case mailed to you with the PDF file on it.
Upgrade "Basic" to "Lifetime" package - If you already purchased the "Basic" package, you can upgrade to the "Lifetime" package as listed above. You will be emailed a link to download the latest version in PDF format and receive notification for a free download whenever there is a major release.
Upgrade "Basic" to "Ultimate" package - If you already purchased the "Basic" package, you can upgrade to the "Ultimate" package as listed above. You will be emailed a link to download the latest version in PDF format and receive notification for a free download whenever there is a major release. In addition, a disc mailed to you, with the complete PDF document and all of the hi-resolution photos linked from the document. All large maps and detail maps are also linked to a larger version of the map.
Upgrade "Lifetime" to "Ultimate" package - If you already purchased the "Lifetime" package, you can upgrade to the "Ultimate" package as listed above. You will be emailed a link to download the latest version in PDF format and receive notification for a free download whenever there is a major release. In addition, a disc mailed to you, with the complete PDF document and all of the hi-resolution photos linked from the document. All large maps and detail maps are also linked to a larger version of the map.
Trail Mileage Chart
A laminated chart of Hiking Trail Milelages. This is created based on the original 1994 Trails Illustrated map. It was originally released in 2001 and has since been cross referenced and revised in 2012. It is the same one available in the "Isle Royale INFO" book, only laminated. On the back side, there is a chart of the campgrounds and a schedule of the Voyageurs arrival and departure times.
Nancy's Lightweight Gear
These items are practical and lightweight backpacking items designed by Nancy Tremblay based on items we use on the trail. They are hand-sewn and made of no-see-um mesh with a velcro strip for closing. They each come with a hook to keep them handy by attaching them to the inside of your pack when walking and to clip them onto the inside of your tent when in camp.
"Backpacker's Cupboard"
This is a 3 compartment personal storage container. It was designed to hold toiletries (not included:-) and personal items, but has many uses. It is 8" x 12", easily folds in half to save space and weights less than a half ounce!.
"Backpacker's Drawer"
This is a one compartment storage container. It can hold many things you need to keep handy like first-aid stuff, flashlights, emergency blanket, etc. It is 6" x 6" and weights less than a quarter ounce!.
"Backpacker's Pocket"
This is a mini pocket for those small things you perpetually use during the trip.
I use mine to keep chapstick, a lighter, some gum and a toothpick.
I have attached a loop to the inside of my front right pocket on my pants and I hook this to it.
That way I can pull it out, open it and take out what I need, then just drop it so it dangles there.
Then I use what I took, put it back in, then put it back in my pocket.
Then I do not have to worry about dropping stuff or putting it back in.
When going into the tent in the evening, I unhook it and hook it to the tent so it is handy during the night and in the morning.
It is 4" x 3" and weights less than a quarter ounce!.
"Backpacker's Kitchen Package"
All of the above items together for one price! A cupboard, drawer and pocket. Total weight for all three is 0.7 ounces!.
"The Isle Royale Journals"
The Isle Royale Journals are the notes that I took while visiting the park, along with the stories of the trips. They are taken directly from the journals I maintain while on the island. As part of my journals, I record details on the trails or water routes, campsites and other details. These for the most part, are not included in these journals. At this point, only two are complete and in released form. They come on a CDR with the PDF file and hi-resolution photographs linked from the PDF file. It is packaged in a DVD case with a full color jacket, as shown in the photos below.
The Isle Royale Journals - 2007This journal covers a trip made canoeing the Rock Harbor area staying at Tooker's Island, Caribou Island, Rock Harbor and a day hike to Lane Cove. We came from Copper Harbor aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV on September 21st and returned on September 28th. On the trip was Roger Kuras, Bob Kuras, Michael J. Tremblay and myself.
It is 23 pages with 61 color pictures. You can read the journal online HERE.
The Isle Royale Journals - 2008This journal covers a trip made canoeing the Duncan Bay area staying at Duncan Bay, Duncan Narrows, Rock Harbor and an overnight hike to Lookout Louise. We came from Copper Harbor aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV on September 22nd and returned on September 29th. On the trip was Myself, Roger Kuras, Aaron Kuras, Michael J. Tremblay and Bob Kuras.
It is 24 pages with 56 color pictures. You can read the journal online HERE.
Both 2007 and 2008 journals are available as a package at a discounted price when purchased together. They come in the same packaging as when purchased individually.
"This Small Spot" The Feldtmann Ridge Trail
This video documents a backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park, in September, 2000. It starts on the boat to Isle Royale from Grand Portage, Minnesota, getting dropped off at Windigo, then hiking the Feldtmann ridge trail to Siskiwit Bay, Island Mine and up to the Greenstone Ridge, back to Washington Harbor near Windigo. It includes a day hike to Huginnin Cove from Washington Harbor. It covers the trip on a personal level, while at the same time, capturing the trail, sites, and feelings along the way. If you have ever been on this trail, I know you will enjoy it. If you've ever been to Isle Royale, I'm pretty sure you'll like it. If you've never been there, but like backpacking, it will hopefully, make you want to go. For a more detailed description of the trip and pictures taken from the movie go to my Isle Royale 2000 page.It is available on one VHS stereo videotpape recorded at SP speed or one DVD-R disk recorded at SP speed and runs approximately 140 minutes. You will receive the tape or DVD and a plastic case with a custom label.
The Lights on Moskey
A photo taken by Michael Possis of "Wild Thing Photography". The photo was taken on October 1, 2002 at Moskey Basin campground just after sunset.
It is available in the following sizes:
8x10 = $20 + shipping
10x15 = $30 + shipping
16x20 = $50 + shipping
To order, contact Mike Possis at:
Email: WildThingPhoto@cs.com
Phone: 612-750-7917
Donate to this Site
This site and domain was created in 1999. Since then it has been maintained and paid for by me personally. It is truly a labor of love. I believe the information here is of value and is not available on the "official" sites. It has grown into a wealth of information on the island, and I'm proud to say, probably the best source of information for people wanting to go to the island. This has been possible by the support of many people and the fact that it is 100% independent. It has and hopefully, will continue to be independent and without commercial sponsorship. As I said, it is a labor of love, so the labor is not a problem. The problem is the costs with paying for hosting and the domain. These costs only grow with the size of the site. I believe it is at a point now where no more space will be needed for awhile, but the costs to maintain it's present size are still there monthly and yearly. So, I've decided to take the route of accepting donations to help defer some of the costs. If this site is of value to you and you can help, any donation will be appreciated. They are not tax deductible unless you're feeling brave (just kidding IRS), but will help continue this site, and frankly, might provide even more motivation for me to keep improving it (not that I won't without it). I think you know what I mean.
Mike Tremblay
7184 Washington Rd.
Carsonville, MI 48419.
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