A densely forested, wind-lashed island wilderness in the northwest corner of Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park offers outstanding backcountry recreation and rich human and natural history. It's one of the few places in the United States that's beyond the reach of the automobile—the only way to get into the park is via ferry or seaplane. And the island itself is a jigsaw puzzle of land and water, a complex topography that attracts kayakers, canoeists, divers, and anglers, as well as long-distance hikers. Read More »
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Articles & Advice on Isle Royale National Park
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Parks Near Isle Royale National Park
- Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, ON (30 mi.)
- Grand Portage National Monument, MN (42 mi.)
- Palms Brook and McLain, MI (54 mi.)
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