Introduction to Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is a remote, wilderness island, which is located on the northwest corner of Lake Superior. Wolves and moose are exciting draws to the island among visitors, as is the quiet isolation.

Isle Royale is known for its wolf study, an exploration in the predator/prey relationship between wolves and moose. The study is the longest running predator/prey study on earth, and celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in 2008.

The mammals on the island consist of moose, a wolf population, fox, snowshoe hare, deer mice, and a species of squirrel found only on the island.  A wider variety of birds and water fowl exist, including a loon population. Their sad calls are frequently heard, and they are often seen while visiting the island.

The island is roughly 40 miles long, and merely nine miles wide at it’s widest point. This primitive wilderness can be accessed only by boat or seaplane, and wheeled vehicles are prohibited on the island, with the exception of a wheelchair.

While being the least visited National Park in the United States, the park has the most repeat visits from those who fall in love with the  unspoiled wilderness.