12 yo daughter & I had an early June 5D/6N trip postponed by our lovely governess when it was announced that she’d extend out lockdown order into mid-May. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore can’t hire people fast enough so transport company that boats ya out to North Manitou Island can’t run.

Fine whatever we’ll do Pictured Rocks. I call a spotting service but no call back. Of course Pictured Rocks is a Nat’l Lakeshore too and they’re not even giving out permits until June 25th at the earliest.

Seriously this is the biggest cluster of friggin retardation I’ve ever seen!!!!!

I know I’d not have this problem if I moved west and I’d love to do that but love my wife more so that’s a no go.

Not looking for a solution as much as just complaining. Sorry for being that guy.

Prolly just go up and walk in a few days and then walk back. Might make it more relaxing since we could stay at one site longer. If place is closed then who is gonna “catch” us in the “forbidden backcountry”??

Orwellian joke.

If anyone has suggestions for Michigan area I’m open.