Midwest National Parks + FREE Checklist (2024 Update)
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Visiting Isle Royale National Park
Planning a trip to Isle Royale National Park and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. The Quick Guide to Visiting Isle Royale National Park Isle Royale National Park Basics Region: Midwest / Great Lakes Park Size: 571,790 acres (893.42 sq miles) (2,313.95 sq km) Location: Keweenaw County Closest Cities: Houghton Michigan: Grand Maris, Minnesota Busy Season: June to September Visitation: 26,410 (in 2019) How much does Isle Royale National Park Cost? Acadia National Park costs the following: An annual Isle Royale National Park Pass costs $60 but it is not recommended you buy this pass. For an…
How to Get to Isle Royale National Park
The first step in planning any visit to Isle Royale National Park is planning how long to spend in the park and how you are going to get there. Isle Royale is probably the most remote and complex national park to visit in the lower 48. It can be a little tricky to visit. We are going to break down all your options for how to get to Isle Royale National Park. This post is sponsored by the Keweenaw Adventure Company. They offer a range of kayaking and mountain biking services on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Additionally, they offer Isle Royale guided kayaking trips and shuttles from Hancock Airport to Copper Harbor.…
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Review
Copper Harbor is a quiet little town at the end of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Copper Harbor is the northernmost northern town in Michigan. During Michigan’s copper rush, Copper Harbor was found as a mining town. Today, this former mining town is a year-round resort town. It is for three things – mountain biking, winter sports, and a gateway city to Isle Royale National Park. The historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is a perfect place to stay while exploring the area and heading out to Isle Royale or a relaxing place to put your feet up after your return. Disclaimer: Thank you to Keweenaw Mountain Lodge for hosting my stay. They provided me with…
16 Things to Know Before Visiting Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is a hidden gem and sort of secret among the national park obsessed. Located in Lake Superior near the Canadian border, this national park is a hiker, boater, canoer, and kayaker’s dreamland. This dreamland has a few minor things that make planning a visit a challenge. Here are 16 things to know before visiting Isle Royale National Park. This post is sponsored by the Keweenaw Adventure Company. They offer a range of kayaking and mountain biking services on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Additionally, they offer Isle Royale guided kayaking trips and shuttles from Hancock Airport to Copper Harbor. Things to Know Before Visiting Isle Royale National Park…