Isle Royale National Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Islington
N 47° 07.376 W 088° 33.810
16T E 381407 N 5220011
Isle Royale National Park Headquarters
Waymark Code: WM3Y
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Jeremy
Views: 44

Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, ever changing weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. Ninety-nine percent of the land mass is federally designated Wilderness. This wilderness archipelago is 45 miles long and nine miles wide at its widest point. The park encompasses a total area of 850 square miles including submerged lands which extends four and a half miles out into Lake Superior. The archipelago is composed of many parallel ridges resulting from ancient lava flows which were tilted and glaciated. Isle Royale has 165 miles of scenic hiking trails and 36 campgrounds for backpackers and recreational boaters. There is excellent fishing, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks, ancient copper mining sites, and plenty of spots to observe wildlife. Roadless Isle Royale is accessible only by boat or float plane.
Address:
800 E. Lakeshore
Houghton, MI USA
49931


NPS Web Page for this Station: Not listed

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