In the northwestern portion of Lake Superior is a unique and remote island archipelago. Isle Royale National Park preserves 132,018 acres of land that was federally designated as wilderness on October 20, 1976. The park consists of one large island surrounded by over 450 smaller islands; it encompasses a total area of 850 square miles including submerged land, which extends 4 1/2 miles out into the largest fresh water lake in the world. Isle Royale's unique ecosystem led to it being designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980.
These isolated islands have only 19 mammal species, compared to over 40 found on the surrounding mainland. Some species have come and gone, often due to human influences. The heavily forested shoreline of Isle Royale appears similar to the mainland's landscape prior to development. Gulls, ravens, and an occasional eagle or osprey dot the skies; squirrels, toads, mice, and spiders move about the forest floor.
The ecological study of wolves on Isle Royale is the longest running large mammal predator-prey study on earth. The park celebrated the study's 50th anniversary in 2008. Research has shown that all members of the Isle Royale wolf population have descended from a single female, who arrived during the late 1940s. This intense level of inbreeding has led to a 50 % loss of genetic variability within the population today. Genetic information also suggest that the island's moose population is most closely related to moose in northwestern Minnesota, perhaps challenging the long-held idea that moose swam across the lake to reach Isle Royale. Did humans bring them here?
A venture by foot, canoe or kayak into the park's interior can transport one back thousands of years. Around 11,000 years ago, two miles of ice lay on top of Isle Royale, pressing it down into the earth and sculpting its topography. This same ice sheet gave birth to Lake Superior as well as hundreds of inland lakes, ponds and bogs. The Greenstone Ridge, which forms the backbone of Isle Royale, is thought by many geologist to be a portion of the largest lava flow on earth. All in all, Isle Royale is a fascinating ecosystem to study.
- If you're a hunter or photographer, there are plenty of deer, turkey, partridge, rabbit's, andmoose, not to mention the occasional eagle and hawks that hunt thefields. Trails throughout the wooded area, currently have 8 tree standsfor hunting, will leave 3 in place for the new owners.
- As many as 300 immature and adult bald eagles and an occasional golden eagle may be seen during the migration peak, usually by the first of December. A record 476 bald eagles were counted during a 2001 survey. The first recorded successful bald eagle nest fledged three young eaglets in the summer of 1997.
- Oakridge is one of the few areas of Lane County with affordable housing. We are just 35 miles east of I-5 on Hwy 58 towards the Willamette Pass Ski area. We love the tag line that we are 'above the fog and below the snow'. Imagine a 17 mile drive of mountains, rivers, lakes & the occasional eagle dropping down to capture it's dinner out of the.
- Provided to YouTube by CDBaby An Occasional Eagle James Durst Wish I Were Here ℗ 2014 WorldWind Released on: 2014-12-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
In the northwestern portion of Lake Superior is a unique and remote island archipelago. Isle Royale National Park preserves 132,018 acres of land that was federally designated as wilderness on October 20, 1976. The park consists of one large island surrounded by over 450 smaller islands; it encompasses a total area of 850 square miles including submerged land, which extends 4 1/2 miles out into the largest fresh water lake in the world. Isle Royale's unique ecosystem led to it being designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980.
These isolated islands have only 19 mammal species, compared to over 40 found on the surrounding mainland. Some species have come and gone, often due to human influences. The heavily forested shoreline of Isle Royale appears similar to the mainland's landscape prior to development. Gulls, ravens, and an occasional eagle or osprey dot the skies; squirrels, toads, mice, and spiders move about the forest floor.
The ecological study of wolves on Isle Royale is the longest running large mammal predator-prey study on earth. The park celebrated the study's 50th anniversary in 2008. Research has shown that all members of the Isle Royale wolf population have descended from a single female, who arrived during the late 1940s. This intense level of inbreeding has led to a 50 % loss of genetic variability within the population today. Genetic information also suggest that the island's moose population is most closely related to moose in northwestern Minnesota, perhaps challenging the long-held idea that moose swam across the lake to reach Isle Royale. Did humans bring them here?
A venture by foot, canoe or kayak into the park's interior can transport one back thousands of years. Around 11,000 years ago, two miles of ice lay on top of Isle Royale, pressing it down into the earth and sculpting its topography. This same ice sheet gave birth to Lake Superior as well as hundreds of inland lakes, ponds and bogs. The Greenstone Ridge, which forms the backbone of Isle Royale, is thought by many geologist to be a portion of the largest lava flow on earth. All in all, Isle Royale is a fascinating ecosystem to study.
- If you're a hunter or photographer, there are plenty of deer, turkey, partridge, rabbit's, andmoose, not to mention the occasional eagle and hawks that hunt thefields. Trails throughout the wooded area, currently have 8 tree standsfor hunting, will leave 3 in place for the new owners.
- As many as 300 immature and adult bald eagles and an occasional golden eagle may be seen during the migration peak, usually by the first of December. A record 476 bald eagles were counted during a 2001 survey. The first recorded successful bald eagle nest fledged three young eaglets in the summer of 1997.
- Oakridge is one of the few areas of Lane County with affordable housing. We are just 35 miles east of I-5 on Hwy 58 towards the Willamette Pass Ski area. We love the tag line that we are 'above the fog and below the snow'. Imagine a 17 mile drive of mountains, rivers, lakes & the occasional eagle dropping down to capture it's dinner out of the.
- Provided to YouTube by CDBaby An Occasional Eagle James Durst Wish I Were Here ℗ 2014 WorldWind Released on: 2014-12-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
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Your booking includes breakfast which is available from 7.30-9am. There is always toast, cereals and fruit juices available and in addition we offer a daily special, examples of which are:
French toast and bacon with maple syrup and basil garnish
Spinach and red-onion deconstructed omelette
Full Scottish with bacon, sausage, haggis, black pudding, home-made tattie scones, mushrooms and tomatoes
Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon with chives
Scottish porridge with cinnamon, fresh berries and cream
Pancakes with lemon wedges, raspberries and maple syrup
If you want an earlier (or later) breakfast we can set out a ‘continental style' breakfast for you in the glass room so that you can help yourself.
Lunches
We generally do not offer lunch at the house but are happy to prepare a packed lunch by arrangement. This would include bottle of water, filled roll, crisps, fruit and a home bake @ £10 per person.
Evening Meals
These are available by arrangement and are all home-cooked using locally-sourced ingredients. We provide a simple ‘du jour' menu and are happy to cater for any dietary requirements if notified at least 48 hours in advance. Our 3-courses is £25 per person.
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