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Manistee River, Tippy Pond backwaters 4-10-12-15 Solo Trip Not really a tripping report as much as a location report. This trip was to be a first camping trip for a couple of my co-workers. Unfortunately for them they had to cancel, turning this trip into a solo weekend. Since they both backed...

This is a trip that has been five or six years in the making. First, a little back-story: Before I even thought of remote travel via a canoe, I was looking for an adventurous backpacking trip. I bought a couple of guidebooks about the Adirondacks and began planning a five day trip in late May...

Manistee River backwaters of Tippy Dam Flow- 2000 cf/s May 10 and 11 2014 Solo trip As seems to be norm for my drives up north, weather was crazy. Just as I got on the expressway it down poured to the point no one could see and traffic came to a halt. Lucky for me the rain did not last long. I...

After 31 years the bees (hornet) almost got me. Never really knew how allergic I am to a sting. Sunday morning was out doing yard work and was stung. Did the usual attempt to remove stinger, wash it off, and take a couple of Benadryl. Something different this time though, my feet were very...

Paddlepalooza 2013, on the Clinton River from Auburn Hills to Rochester Hills. Saturday, June 1, 2013 Kayak Race - 8 mile race to River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Hills 8:30AM Canoe - 8 mile race to River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Hills 8:45AM Adventure River Paddle – 8 mile...

Grand Sable Lake May 15 through 17, 2013 Group Member: solo I walked into the Ranger Station in Grand Maris, Michigan around 3:00pm inquiring about the paddle in camp on Grand Sable Lake. The Ranger there took down some basic information from me and said he had to call the main station in...

Carp River Mackinac Wilderness (northwest of St Ignace, Mi) May 14 and 15, 2013 River Flow: Unknown (fast to paddle up and back) Group Members: solo I had high hopes for this wilderness area. This was to be a four day solo trip of canoeing and a lot of exploring hikes. I arrived late in the...

I would not believe it if I did not see it. My buddy decided to make his bachelor party a week long 42.5 mile long backpacking trip to Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore. These photos were taken on 5-12-13. Every time a creek, stream, trickle or river went over the cliffs the 45MPH winds off of...

Upper Manistee River Canoe/Hike Trip April 19-20 2013 River Flow: 2670 CFS Group Members- Just Me This was a trip I have been putting of for almost a month due to weather. I decided that was no longer going to keep me home, so I packed my gear and prepared to go. I was looking for an early...

Good news for all the white water fans in Michigan. Grand Rapids is planning to take out dams and replace them with class II and III rapids in the Grand River. Here is the article from the Detroit News on February 16, 2013. You can view the Design Plan by clicking on the PDF link on the right...

Big Island Lake Wilderness 5-22-24-2012 Group Members: Just Me Day1 Lakes Paddled: Big Island, Mid, and Coattail Lakes I arrived pretty late in the day around 3:30pm. Not the easiest place to find. Maybe that is why there is only one other car in the parking lot. From talking to the volunteer...

Sorry for the late notice. To anybody in south east Michigan. The 4th annual Clinton River Paddlepalooza Canoe and Kayak race from Auburn Hills to Rochester Hills is this Saturday, June 2, 2012. This is put on by the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills Park and Rec. They have 3 classes...

Sylvania Wilderness 5-21-23-2012 Group Members: Kaine and Ben Day 1 Lakes Paddled: Clark, Loon Lake We car camped at Clark Lake Campground the night before. The weather was nice so we did not even set up a tent and just camped under the stars. Needless to say we ready to get started pretty...

McCormick Wilderness 5-19-2012 Group Members: Kaine and Ben Such a beautiful place. Maybe that is why it is so hard to reach its interior, especially by canoe. Where the water was deep enough it was a lot of fun with the scenery that I love. Never thought I would love to see beaver dams so...

I just purchesed a GSI Outdoors Halulite Microdualist Cookset to try out. In order for me to justify buying a new set of pots it has to meet some requirements. My Requirements are: A bowl A mug with lid A pot with lid Fit a full size fuel canister Fit my MSR stove Everything must nest together...

Upper Manistee River Hike/Canoe Trip April 20 through April 23, 2012 Manistee River Flow- 2000 Cubic Feet per Second Group Members- Kaine Kailein and Adam This trip is a little different than most canoe trips. We only took one car, so we needed a way to get to the start of the trip at Hodenpyl...

Does anybody know if rivets used below waterline are anything special or does a regular rivet make a water tight seal? I am looking to attach some small cable clamps to the hull to attach some bungee cord to hold my paddles while portaging. Thanks Kaine

Has anyone ever hike to their canoe or car as a shuttle? I am thinking of a weekend trip that I would have to hike (about 11 miles) to my canoe and than paddle back to my car. How do you secure your gear (canoe, paddle, life jacket)? I plan to backpack about 5 miles in as I will probably arrive...

This fall I was planning to take my canoe to the basement but a little bet with my wife (she said I would only use it for a few months a year, so I told her I would use it at least once a month) made me leave it in the garage (not heated). Is there any worries of taking a canoe from storage in...

What is the best (most accurately) method to draw/measure off miles on a river on a topo? I have a map measuring wheel but feel it is not accurate. It seems to slip around on my waterproof topo maps. Just curious what method everyone uses. Thanks Kaine