What
For the third year for our Survivor Event - we are re-visiting
North Manitou Island.
Now here is a camping trip! 15,000 acres of wilderness with a
visitor use concept that emphasizes solitude, self-reliance and a
sense of exploration. Camping on North Manitou is "open" - you
choose the campsite! The primary visitor activities include hiking,
swimming, backcountry camping, hunting (during certain designated
times), fishing and backpacking. The island itself is home to a
large whitetail deer herd and is the summer range for a variety of
raptors (including the Bald Eagle). In the fall, special trips are
available for hunters.
When
The scheduled date will be June 27 2010 - 9am in front of the
ranger station. You'll find us at the nearest picnic table. As
mentioned - the official event date is June 27th. However, we
highly recommend you show up at least a few days early and enjoy
Michigan's great outdoors!
Join us once again for this annual unique opportunity of a 5/5
event. In order for you to join us - you must either have your own
personal watercraft (not allow to be docked for more than 20
minutes) or ferry over to the island the previous day.
Who
Everyone with a sense of adventure is invited to this exciting
event.
Why
Those who are looking for an adventure will find it here on North
Manitou Island. North Manitou Island is home to some of the most
unique parts of the United States. Roughly 5% of the land mass in
the U.S. is officially designated by Congress as a Wilderness Area.
Of that 5% number - 3% is wilderness in Alaska. The remaining 2% is
scattered thoughout the rest of the country. Be part of hikers and
backpackers who have been on North Manitou Island.
How
Access to the island is by boat only. There is a ferry service that
runs once per day that goes to both North and South Manitou
Islands. It is run by Manitou Island
Transit. Recommendation - book your tickets in advance
otherwise there may not be room on the ferry.
Resources
North
Manitou Island Map
Color Topo Photo - North Manitou Island
Manitou
Island Transit - Ferry Tickets
North Manitou Island
Webpage.
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content including links to additional resources.
Check out
another great Manitou Island event:
GC22C287 - South Manitou Island Ice Cream
Social
South Manitou is
the smaller and more traveled island and the ferry does have a
layover so attendees can come for just the after noon or camp
overnight.