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A family group explores Hog Island’s coast, 2008

Also Hog Island coast-to-coast hike 2008

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TypeEvent
Date2008-08
WithinHog Island
ErasModern era
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Date
2008-08
Kind
Exploration
Eras
Modern era
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ecologyrecreationgeographycommunity
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Hog Island

Summary

In 2008, Evan Peterson reported that his family walked the east and north shores of Hog Island after an earlier west-coast walk. The account emphasizes wetlands, dense vegetation, difficult bog terrain, and the need for experienced boat and backcountry support.

Evidence limits

This is a firsthand recreational account, not a complete map, ecological survey, or verified wildlife inventory.

Sources

  1. The firsthand account describes wetlands, dense interior vegetation, possible coyote evidence, poison oak, mosquitoes, difficult bog terrain, and a boat landing arranged with Captain Mike Weede. It is an expedition account, not a systematic ecological survey, trail map, or species inventory.
    forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 01 · t001231

Added 9 August 2026. Recent changes

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Beaver Island Archive, “A family group explores Hog Island’s coast, 2008”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-hog-island-coast-to-coast-exploration-2008/, accessed [date], citing Evan Peterson, “Hog Island Coast to Coast,” Beaver Island Forum, August 8, 2008..

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