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A Superior Wilderness
Isle Royale’s physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Island’s main attraction. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors come to experience this island park through hiking its trails, paddling its inland waterways, exploring its rugged coast, or venturing into the depth of its shipwrecks.
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Ranger III
The Ranger III, located in Houghton, Michigan, is the largest ship owned and operated by the National Park Service. The Ranger III is also the largest ship which supports and provides transportation services to Isle Royale National Park. Reservations for the 2009 season will begin January 2, to make an online reservation click here. To view the 2009 rates and schedules, click Here. more...
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Employment Opportunities
If living and working on a remote roadless island surrounded by the largest freshwater lake in the world appeals to you, consider a position with Isle Royale, a maritime wilderness National Park. Job postings for all seasonal and full-time positions will require an Internet search, click here to begin. For additional information on the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, click here. For information on volunteer and internship opportunities, click here - to apply, click here.
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Planning a Wedding
Isle Royale's natural setting with the backdrop of Lake Superior's rugged shore, provides a wonderful backdrop for small, intimate weddings. For additional information, click here
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Emergency Prevention and Response Plan and new bait use and boat cleaning restrictions for Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHSv) at Isle Royale National Park.
The plan focuses on preventing, detecting, responding, and accessing the risk of VHSv introduction in the four units of the National Park Service located in Lake Superior and the Grand Portage Indian Reservation. The plan also provides a framework for response. To view the plan, click here. To view the official news release, click here.
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Write to
Isle Royale National Park 800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1869
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information (906) 482-0984
Emergencies (800) 727-5847
Fax
(906) 482-8753
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Climate
Lake Superior weather is cool throughout the operating season, causing dense fog in spring and summer months. The lake’s water temperature rarely exceeds 52 degrees Fahrenheit, while Island temperatures rarely exceed 80 degrees. Thunderstorms and rain occur throughout the season, causing rapid changes in wind and wave conditions. Weather and rough seas rarely delay departures to and from the island.
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Did You Know?
Isle Royale’s inland lakes are home to an amazing diversity of invertebrates. Freshwater clams, sponges, bryozoans, snails, and insects exist in an abundance of forms and in huge sizes not seen since the late 1800’s.
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Last Updated: December 12, 2008 at 16:03 EST |