Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.
Duncan Bay Narrows
Isle Royale, located in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior, offers views of the Canadian shoreline.
Winter Ice Floes
Isle Royale National Park is closed in winter, with the exception of a few visiting researchers.
Aerial View of Belle Harbor
Isle Royale is also called Minong, which means "the good place" by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Minong is a part of the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe peoples who have cared for these lands from time immemorial.
Bull Moose
Moose are one of the few mammal species who have journeyed to the island.
Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Rock of Ages is one of four lighthouses at Isle Royale National Park.
Aurora Borealis Over Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park's dark skies make it an excellent location to enjoy nighttime phenomenon, like the Aurora Borealis.
