It was probably 25 years ago that my husband, our son and I visited Isle Royale National Park, leaving from Minnesota and backpacking for 2 or 3 days (it’s hard to remember just how long). We had a great time, even saw a moose, but the temps were pretty hot. We’ve always loved the north woods so we decided to see Isle Royale again, this time just the two of us–husband and I–left from Michigan’s Copper Harbor and we stayed in the lodge. We did our share of hiking, heard the Ranger’s talks and went on the Ranger hike. We loved it but though it was July, the temperature never got out of the 50s. It was refreshing to body and soul. I would love to go back again–many times.
Sincerely,
Isle Royale National Park
This rugged, roadless island is the largest wilderness area in Michigan. See moose, beavers, foxes, snowshoe hares, loons, osprey, bats, and other animals without the interruption of cars and other aspects of modern civilization. Try hiking sections of the popular Greenstone Ridge Trail, the longest and highest ridge on the island and access point for many of the campsites, to experience a cross-section of the park’s untamed habitat.
State(s): Michigan
Established: 1931
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Greetings from Isle Royale National Park
After canoeing to Moskey Basin from Daisy Farm, we had yet to see a moose. We took a short fishing trip and as we rounded the corner leading to a bog, we spotted one! We saw many more on our backpacking adventure in Isle Royale. Nothing quiet like the feeling…
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