Once there, you either walk or boat, no wheels of any kind are allowed. Most people backpack in for a week or two. It’s a long ways to go, so once there most people stay & enjoy the visit. I was surprised by the number of people visiting for the second & third time. Aside from birds, the prominent wildlife are moose & wolves.
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Our boat awaits us
Our boat ride takes 3¼ hours. Leaving promptly at 8:00 AM we arrive at Isle Royale National Park at 11:15 or so. I think it’s a pretty smooth ride, but some passengers need to stay on the bow.
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Eye catching poster available in the gift shop
Inside the ticket-gift shop, I find several eye catching posters. There is no room in Popeye for posters, so I take a picture of the one I like the best.
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The anxious crowd waiting to sail
People come & the attendants earn their keep getting traffic started. Only a few cars stay for the day as we do; most stay for a week, and some stay for two. This makes parking cars in a certain order imperative.
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We make a wake
Soon we are off, and Bob takes a great picture or our wake.
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The beauty of Copper Harbor
I think the light is perfect as we leave Copper Harbor. It is a pretty time of day.
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Land ho!
It’s a long time before we sight land. This is the first picture I get as we near the national park.
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A park Ranger reads us the rules
As we come ashore, a park ranger greets us, separating people who are staying just for a day or one night in the hotel. People who are backpacking are issued permits. The rest are shown the way to the only accommodations on the island.
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The only facility available on Isle Royale
Prior to starting our hike, we grab a quick & very expensive lunch at the only dining room. I hear one backpacker say his food bag alone weighs 35 lbs!
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Bob finds the trail
After a lunch of melon & fish (few choices are available & apparently there are no veggies) we embark on our 2 mile hike. Bob finds a good sign showing the way.
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New friends, Jake & Frank
The boat was filled & we shared a table with this grandfather-grandson team who are on the great circle tour of Lake Superior. This was a very special stop for them on their week long journey. They were able to stay for 1 night.
The following photos show a few kayakers out in the bay & Bob & I hiking the trails. Wish we had more time.
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This looks like fun!
Honey on the hiking trail
Bob checking the sign post for the way back
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Honey stops to enjoy the view
All too soon, we have to depart at 2:45 PM. This photo shows the lighthouse as we return to Copper Harbor.
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The lighthouse returning to Copper Harbor
After our return, we take the scenic ridge at the top of the mountain to get a bird’s eye view of Copper Harbor.
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View from the ridge
On the way home, we stop at Eagle Harbor as we are told they have a really great light house. You can judge for yourself!
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Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Coming next: The Agawa Canyon tour train on the Algoma Railway, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CA.
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