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What to Bring
Forests of the Far North While the July average temperatures for this region are a comfortable high of 78F and low of 56F, they can easily fluctuate to highs well into the 90s and infrequently lows in the 40s. Therefore, layering will afford the most comfort for your trip. Flying insect pests will be on the decline but biting flies and mosquitoes can still be irritating so be sure to pack long sleeve shirts and a mosquito hat net if you wish. Average rainfall this month is 3.7 inches so be sure to pack rain gear. Several outings will feature wetlands so be prepared with waterproof boots if you want dry feet. Boat shoes or hiking sandals are ok if you don’t mind wet feet. You will probably get your feet wet on the days we canoe as you enter and exit the craft. The small town of Ely caters to wilderness explorers and paddlers so a full line of outdoor gear is available. However, plan to arrive early if you wish to shop as there will be little free time during the event and our lodging will be over 20 miles from town. Suggested items: *day pack—convenient for carrying your lunch on all day canoe trip as well as sundries for wilderness travel *water bottle *insect repellent if desired *boat or waterproof shoes for bog exploration and canoeing *hiking boots or footwear preferred for forest trails—we will not be doing any excessively rough or long trails but comfortable footwear for rocky trails is recommended. *rain gear *jackets, vests, and/or coats for layering *bathroom is shared by 3 bedrooms so you may wish to bring robe and slippers *bed linen is provided by the resort, guests must provide towels and soaps *all lodging includes shared use of a kitchen (please note that three fully prepared and hearty meals per day are included in your registration fee. Only exception is lunch at a local restaurant on one day at your expense.) *extra cash for shopping. All fees for scheduled outings are included in your registration fee. However, we will be visiting several facilities which host gift shops if you wish to purchase a remembrance of your trip. Field guides of local natural history are also available as will be artwork from the presenters of the Arts program. *comfortable clothing for relaxing at the resort, meals and indoor programs. This is a region where local attire dictates every day ‘flannel’ and evening ‘flannel’. There is just nothing fancy or pretentious here, this is the land of dressing to be comfortable in nature. *binoculars for birding *hand lens if you have one for lichen study *cellular phones will NOT work at the resort. There is a land line available for guest use so be sure to bring a phone card for long distance.
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