Darrell Ide
@darrellupnorth.bsky.social
Hiker, kayaker, camper, rustic furniture builder and cabin re-haber. Progressive to the core. Day job is in electric utilities. Proud cat dad. Lover of all things northern Michigan. Favorite authors: Neil Degrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, Aldo Leopold.
And Kegsbreath himself installed the sign. I'm surprised he knows how to operate a screwdriver 🪛. 😅
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
And Kegsbreath himself installed the sign. I'm surprised he knows how to operate a screwdriver 🪛. 😅
You want some pie with that whipped cream?😅
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
You want some pie with that whipped cream?😅
Cool sky Suzanne!🤩
December 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Cool sky Suzanne!🤩
Yes, you're right Jeanne!😊
November 30, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Yes, you're right Jeanne!😊
We're getting Winter Storm Warnings up here too. So far only about 2" of snow
November 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
We're getting Winter Storm Warnings up here too. So far only about 2" of snow
The look says it all!🤣
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The look says it all!🤣
Well he IS from Chicago.......
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Well he IS from Chicago.......
The cow jumped the moon?😁
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The cow jumped the moon?😁
Apparently Isle Royale is the least visited national park in the country, due to it's built in remote location. I truly hope it stays that way.😉
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Apparently Isle Royale is the least visited national park in the country, due to it's built in remote location. I truly hope it stays that way.😉
One thing that amazed me about Isle Royale is all the volcanic rocks. They were everywhere. And in late summer there is a sweet edible berry called Thimbleberries. Delicious to a hungry backpacker
November 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
One thing that amazed me about Isle Royale is all the volcanic rocks. They were everywhere. And in late summer there is a sweet edible berry called Thimbleberries. Delicious to a hungry backpacker
Beautiful bird. Their beak is similar to a grosbeak in Michigan
November 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Beautiful bird. Their beak is similar to a grosbeak in Michigan
Oh that's cool. I'll bet he knew of a biologist by the name of Rolf Peterson. He's been studying the moose/wolf population on the island for 50+ years
November 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Oh that's cool. I'll bet he knew of a biologist by the name of Rolf Peterson. He's been studying the moose/wolf population on the island for 50+ years
Did you go by seaplane or by boat from Grand Portage? I think there is a much nicer boat that departs from Houghton MI. 6 hour trip though
November 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Did you go by seaplane or by boat from Grand Portage? I think there is a much nicer boat that departs from Houghton MI. 6 hour trip though
Wow! When I was there the wolf population was down, way down. Only a few dozen left. We considered ourselves lucky to have heard them. They've come back up in numbers now. Nice n healthy
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Wow! When I was there the wolf population was down, way down. Only a few dozen left. We considered ourselves lucky to have heard them. They've come back up in numbers now. Nice n healthy
My dad spends his winters in Clifton AZ, right near the N.M. border. Pretty cool area. Gets too warm for me past April
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
My dad spends his winters in Clifton AZ, right near the N.M. border. Pretty cool area. Gets too warm for me past April
I just missed you, I was there for a week in Aug of '91. Heard the wolves one night across Chicken bone lake. Never forget the 4 1/2 hour boat ride from Copper Harbor on the 'Barf Barge'. 😅
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I just missed you, I was there for a week in Aug of '91. Heard the wolves one night across Chicken bone lake. Never forget the 4 1/2 hour boat ride from Copper Harbor on the 'Barf Barge'. 😅
Oh, and bears in Clare County as well. Just a short walk from the cabin too
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Oh, and bears in Clare County as well. Just a short walk from the cabin too
I've seen several moose while backpacking on Isle Royale, javalinas near Clifton AZ, pine martins in the Ottawa Natl. Forest in da Yooper, and Bobcats in Northern Clare County MI.
November 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I've seen several moose while backpacking on Isle Royale, javalinas near Clifton AZ, pine martins in the Ottawa Natl. Forest in da Yooper, and Bobcats in Northern Clare County MI.
Instead of Joan.....John.😁
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Instead of Joan.....John.😁
Believe it or not Jeanne.....those are the names of my cousins.😄
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Believe it or not Jeanne.....those are the names of my cousins.😄
They're not just for breakfast anymore!😁
November 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
They're not just for breakfast anymore!😁