National Park · Michigan

Isle Royale National Park

A wild Lake Superior island, wolves & moose

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

The top things to see in Isle Royale are Greenstone Ridge, Rock Harbor, Scoville Point, Sea kayaking the coves. Start with the greenstone ridge trail if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.

  • Greenstone Ridge
  • Rock Harbor
  • Scoville Point
  • Sea kayaking the coves
  • Moose & wolf country

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