If you’ve never heard of Isle Royale, you’re not alone. Tucked into the frigid, moody waters of Lake Superior, closer to our home state of Minnesota than to Michigan (the state it technically belongs to), Isle Royale is the least-visited national park in the lower 48 states. Yellowstone actually sees more visitors in a single day than Isle Royale sees in an entire year.
That’s exactly why you should go!
No cars. No cell service. No crowds circling for a parking spot at the trailhead. Just 165 miles of hiking trails, wildlife (including some of my favorite animals to spot in the wild – moose), and a silence broken only by loons calling across the water at dusk. This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip: how to get there, what it costs, where to stay, what to pack, and the mistakes that trip up first-timers.
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