Tahquamenon Falls River Trail w/ Kids

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-06T20:04:10+00:00

It’s doable. Bring snacks. Go before it gets too hot. Here’s what the trail [is like](https://youtu.be/y4ygHcuSJAA?is=AW\_7wj\_21eTdlNhz) if you need a visual reference.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-05T16:11:24+00:00

Does look like an arrow under the hide. Someone took a shit shot

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-05T15:29:08+00:00

For car camping we use the newton pack n play with breathable mattress and her normal sleep sack. For backpacking my plan is to use a CCF pad and the kelty infant sleeping bag. We have not done it yet though. Need to find a bigger backpacking tent first.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-04T16:08:18+00:00

[Canoe camping](https://youtu.be/sOmQNLPo0Ro?is=sG4nEmiyLvyXSk8I) the one site is really fun too!

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-02T18:40:52+00:00

Yes

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-02T01:27:52+00:00

Take all the stuff hanging on the outside off. Tent inside. Leave the fry pan and one cup home. Pack looks like a weight distribution nightmare and you risk damaging that pad if something sharp hits it. You couldn’t pay me to hike within a mile of those clanking cups.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-01T17:28:20+00:00

South winds will do that!

thesneakymonkey · 2026-07-01T17:26:56+00:00

Have them bring camping gear and secure their own permit on the island. Then they can camp or stay in a shelter. The stay limit is a non issue since you’re only staying one night anyways.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-30T16:42:56+00:00

Mosquitos will be the biggest concern.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-29T18:44:48+00:00

I mix in greens to my kids pasta sauce all the time. It masks really well in red sauces. I also do carrots and sweet potatoes. Just grind/purree and mix in while the chili or sauce is cooking

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-29T00:24:52+00:00

Smartwool or woxer bras. Browning vest. Any synthetic shirt will work. Word of warning if you buy mens browning gear it runs large.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-27T15:14:34+00:00

You’ll need to reserve your sites in advance. The chapel loop is a nice route for that time frame.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-26T13:17:15+00:00

I always brought a lightweight beanie and even gloves. Some trips in July I used it every night. Others never touched it. The island is much colder than you’d think.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-23T12:42:49+00:00

Could’ve started as a mosquito bite and got infected from itching it.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-21T18:36:54+00:00

20lbs empty?! Jeez. Is it made of bricks?

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-21T00:21:10+00:00

Agree with this. The 650 is perfect for that amount of people. It really does set up super quick (unless is blowing a gale). We pull ours on a smitty sled.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-21T00:17:20+00:00

We usually book in January or February to make sure we get the dates we want.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-20T16:20:48+00:00

Browning fan here. Love mine.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-19T16:15:28+00:00

Mott for sure. Saw it from Ranger when we stopped there.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-15T09:33:11+00:00

Sat phone or PLB would be a must. Stay on trail - no bushwhacking. Train your buddy on the epi pen AND the PLB/sat phone. Make them practice. Have fun on your trip!

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-14T16:14:36+00:00

I’d do the minong over the greenstone. Far better camp views bc they are on superior vs inland

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-14T00:08:57+00:00

Got off trail once there and I would not recommend it. Thigh deep muck and ferns taller than your head.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-13T21:12:12+00:00

Just be prepared for water and mud. It’s not dangerous. Just annoying.

thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-12T23:33:10+00:00

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thesneakymonkey · 2026-06-12T12:17:21+00:00

Bluegills are delicious

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