National Park · Michigan
Isle Royale National Park
A wild Lake Superior island, wolves & moose
StateMichigan
Best seasonJune–September
Don’t missThe Greenstone Ridge Trail
TerrainBoreal island, ridges & inland lakes
Isle Royale is a remote roadless island in Lake Superior, reached only by ferry or seaplane — a backpacker’s and paddler’s park famous for its wolves and moose. Open only in the warm months, then it closes for winter.
What to see
- Greenstone Ridge
- Rock Harbor
- Scoville Point
- Sea kayaking the coves
- Moose & wolf country
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.