Use to got there quite often, but I haven't been there for a couple of years. Its one of my favorite places. It's a great place for backpacking or just soaking in the great up north feeling. Isle Royale is the least visited National Park in the system. Boat service is available from either Grand Portage, Minnesota (closer), Houghton or Copper Harbor, Michigan. Seaplane service is available from Houghton/Hancock Michigan. After driving 12 hours, I usually splurge and take the seaplane.
Isle Royale is a backpacker's dream. The trails are from easy to moderate with camping areas (primitive) throughout. The island is roughly 45+ miles long and 9+ miles at the widest. About 850 square miles in total. There are no roads on Isle Royale. There are park facilities at both ends of the island - Rock Harbor & Windigo. At Rock Harbor there is a lodge and restaurant. Efficiency units are also available along with a primitive camp areas. You generally need reservations for the lodge or efficiency unit. There are also water taxis that operate out of Rock Harbor that can drop you off and pick you up. Animals seen on Isle Royale include Moose (common), wolf (uncommon), beaver, fox, loon, eagles and a variety of water fowl. The best times to visit IMHO, are in late spring/early summer (May/June) and late summer (late August/mid September). Stay away from July/early August due to black flies. Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Has anyone visited Isle Royale National Park? > I'm thinking a photography trip there next year. Spring or fall? Lodge or > cabins? Anything else you can add? > > Thanks for any help advice you can pass on. > > Tom Reese >
