National Park Service Your Guide to Isle Royale National Park U.S. Department of the Interior www.nps.gov/isro

Following in the Footsteps of History Can you imagine hiking and trails. Many of these old byways have through the backcountry of Isle Royale since been converted into hiking routes, We l c o m e t o Is l e Ro y a l e with only a compass to guide you? No like the Island Mine Trail. However, when Trip planning is one of the great joys of trails or GPS units; only a vast wilderness Isle Royale National Park was authorized adventuring. Surrounded by maps and that you must navigate through? Once in 1931, there was debate as to whether or guidebooks, we plot our course. We consult upon a time there were no signs or trails not hiking trails should even be present on the charts and calculate that Isle Royale is that directed people to their destination, the island. fifty miles long; in our world, less than an but today backcountry navigation is less hour’s drive by car. At its widest, the island primitive than it was in the past. There are It was decided that as an eastern national is just nine miles across, perhaps the same 165 miles of marked trails that take you park, Isle Royale’s unique quality was its distance as a trip to the grocery store. In the from Windigo to Rock Harbor, Malone pristine wilderness. But this presented world of global travel, Isle Royale seems a Bay to McCargoe Cove, and everywhere a challenge to the National Park Service small place. else in between. It may seem that these because they wanted to develop the island trails are as young as Isle Royale National for recreational pursuits and protect its But once we reach the archipelago, our Park is, but in actuality, they have much wilderness integrity at the same time. Some understanding of distance and time is older origins. development had to take place, like docks altered. We wake, not to an alarm clock, but with the sunrise. Watches forgotten, we The island was born one billion years ago; and campgrounds, so visitors could come wander. We scan the treetops for glimpses after a series of volcanic activity, fault at all. To complete these tasks, the Civilian of the songbirds that serenade us. We kneel movement, and glaciations, its topography Conservation Corps was enlisted during low to examine tiny mosses that resemble matured into what we recognize today. the late 1930s. These young men completed exquisite miniature ferns. We prick our ears This scene of steep ridges and wet valleys is these projects, as well as constructing at each rustle of the bushes, hoping to spot what people experienced when they visited an informal network of trails that they a moose. We stop to watch waves pound here 4,500 years ago. Prehistoric peoples used during their tenure. When the park against the rocky shore. Half the day goes explored places like McCargoe Cove, where officially opened in 1940, early visitors and by; we have traveled less than a mile. they mined for copper in pits that are still park staff used and expanded this network present today. They likely used expedient All visitors to Isle Royale are explorers. into what we know today. traveling routes, such as the Indian Whether we travel by water or land, new Portage Trail that links McCargoe Cove Human use of the island has changed much discoveries await, around the next curve of to Chippewa Harbor. Four millennia later, over the past 4,500 years, from Isle Royale the shoreline, or the next bend in the trail. the Ojibwe began using these same routes being a place to harvest resources and So often, we plan trips by calculating the and ridges to access resources, like sugar make a living, to a vacation destination shortest or the quickest routes. But a trip on maple sap that in modern times. Despite these changes in Isle Royale is not measured merely by miles was used to make people and their purpose for being here, traveled. As you plan, make time for being still, and letting the island come to you. Printing of maple syrup. In all had a desire and need to explore this The Greenstone the 1800s copper wilderness island by creating trails. This I invite you to take your own trip to Isle courtesy of the mining ventures Royale this summer, to join a long legacy of Isle Royale and tradition of exploration is continued by boomed on the Keweenaw Parks visitors like you today. As you head into the exploration, and to make your own intimate Association island. Most were connections to your backcountry this trip, remember that every not successful, national park. trail has stories waiting to be discovered, but they left and most importantly, one waiting to be Enjoy the journey! their mark on the landscape written by you. Phyllis Green Superintendent in many forms, Katie Keller including roads Park Ranger

4 Interpretive Activities 5 – 8 Wilderness Use 11 Transport & Fees 12 Publications

Educational programs and guided tours about Pull-out map with information on Ferry schedules and daily fees. Books and maps provided through the the natural and cultural history of the park. Leave No Trace, hiking, camping, Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association. fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating.

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...... Did You Know? There are many ways to explore Isle Royale National Park: by foot or paddle, under motor or sail. 850 square miles of land and water beckon. As you prepare for your own expedition, take this quick quiz to Contacts test your park geography I.Q. 1) Isle Royale’s ridge and valley topography means that much of the interior of the island is saturated with Isle Royale National Park wetlands: swamps, bogs, lakes and streams. What percent of the park’s 165 miles of hiking trails have 800 E. Lakeshore Drive Houghton, MI 49931-1869 boardwalks or bridges to help negotiate this water-logged terrain? Phone: 906-482-0984 2) 75% of Isle Royale National Park is actually underwater, including 400,000 acres of Lake Superior. If Fax: 906-482-8753 Website: www.nps.gov/isro you went to explore the deepest point of this water park, how far below the surface would you be? E-mail for General Information: 3) Ishpiming is an Ojibwe word meaning “in the sky”, or “in heaven.” How far above sea level are you [email protected] when you stand on Ishpeming Point? Can you get any higher on Isle Royale? Emergency use only: 800-433-1986 4) Isle Royale’s geology creates a spectacular and diverse coastline: tall wave-battered cliffs, calm protected

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Weather Radio Forecasts Rock Harbor Lodge and Windigo Store • 162.400 MHz from Houghton, Michigan. • 162.475 MHz from Lodge Rooms Windigo Store and Marina Offers groceries, cold sandwiches, camping supplies, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Sixty rooms are available; each accommodates four and offers private bath. Opens 6/4, Closes 9/7. stove fuel, daily fishing licenses and tackle, gifts and photo Keweenaw Convention and Housekeeping Rooms supplies. The marina offers gasoline, pump-out service, and motorboat, canoe and kayak rental. Shower and laundry Visitors Bureau Twenty duplex cottages accommodate six and are Phone: 800-338-7982 facilities available. Services Open 6/4, Close 9/9. furnished with utensils, dishware, private bath, double Website: bed and two bunk beds. Opens 5/24, Closes 9/7. Windigo Cabins www.keweenaw.info Two rustic cabins; each accommodates up to six and is E-mail: [email protected] Gift Shop and Dockside Store furnished with table, chairs, full size futon, 2 bunk beds with Gift Shop offers handcrafted gifts, apparel, photo supplies, mattresses, electrical outlets and lighting and have picnic Minnesota’s Grand Marais postcards, souvenirs, daily fishing licenses, and tackle. The table and propane grill. Water spigot and privy are nearby. Visitor Information Center store offers groceries, freeze-dried foods, fishing tackle, Phone: 888-922-5000 stove fuel, camping, hiking, and boating accessories, The cost for utilities on Isle Royale is much higher than on the Website: showers, laundry facilities, and sundries. Gift Shop Opens mainland. A utility surcharge will be added to the cost of some www.grandmarais.com 6/4, Closes 9/7; Dockside Store Opens 5/24, Closes 9/7. goods and services. E-mail: [email protected] Lighthouse Restaurant and Michigan Department Greenstone Grill of Natural Resources Hearty meals, including fresh Lake Trout. Visitors Fishing License Purchase welcome for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food service Website: Opens 6/4, Closes 9/7. www.michigan.gov/dnr Marina and Water Taxi Offers 450 feet of dock space in Rock Harbor, accommodating boats up to 65 feet. Electrical, fresh This publication is produced and water hook-up, sewage pump-out, gasoline, and diesel funded by Isle Royale and fuel, motorboat, canoe, and kayak rental available. Keweenaw Parks Association. Water taxi service drops off or picks up visitors, • Photographs from the Isle Royale canoes, or kayaks at many island docks. Services National Park collection and Open 5/24, Close 9/7. contributing writers and researchers. Fishing Charters and Sightseeing —Printed on recycled paper— Charters are fully equipped. For details on sightseeing – graphic design by Terri Rach – trips refer to page 4. Opens 6/4, Closes 9/7.

2 Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park – 2013 Listening for Echoes: Mapping the Unseen Depths of Lake Superior

Sitting on the shoreline of Lake floor. Then the sound bounces off cultural resources will help expand measurements and, perhaps, finding Superior, it’s easy just to focus on the bottom, and the system listens park historical knowledge from additional debris or sunken objects the surface of the world’s largest for the echo. Using the speed of land to water, by giving accurate nearby. In addition to mapping freshwater lake. Is it a calm glassy sound in water and the known wrecks, we have day? Is it a blustery day that scares time it takes for the echo stumbled upon a few unknown even the most seasoned mariner? to return to the sonar, wrecks. Last summer, a large But there is so much more to we can calculate water rectangular object was seen discover beneath the waves: a depth. Accordingly, our in the sonar data on the variety of ecological habitats and, trusty survey boat is west side of the island. This unfortunately, many shipwrecks called Echo. information was shared with park divers who were able to both known and unknown. Like the At Isle Royale, we have investigate and identify the rest of the park, Isle Royale’s waters mapped twenty-six fish object as a large sunken barge. do not disappoint. habitat locations. This It is upright and intact with no information will be used Since 2010, the National Park Service obvious reason for sinking. It by NPS and U.S. Fish (NPS) has been undertaking an effort is in about thirty feet of water and Wildlife Service to map the bottom of Lake Superior and is approximately fifty feet researchers to better Sonar image from research vessel Echo (center) reveals within its park boundary, four and evidence of a shipwreck (top) long and sixteen feet wide. understand the fishery a half miles from shore. I work as resources within and Our team will be continuing to a hydrographic surveyor, which surrounding the park. survey at several Lake Superior means that I make underwater maps Also, long swaths off parks this summer, including similar to the topographic maps used of the main island and Isle Royale. We are just by many hikers. These bathymetric a large area south of beginning to piece together the maps show the shape and depth Passage Island have been complicated picture of the lake of the lake floor. Our team uses a surveyed. bottom - there is much more twenty-eight-foot vessel equipped to be explored! Next time you We have mapped several with a multibeam sonar system. This look out across the big lake, of the known shipwrecks sonar system works similarly to the take a minute to ponder what within the park, including way bats “see” their surroundings. It lies beneath the surface. America and Kamloops. sends out short bursts of sound that Map p i ng su b me rge d Lara Hutto travel through the water to the lake A park diver surveys the newly-discovered barge Hydrographic Surveyor

...... Where’s the Beach? Surveying Ancient Shorelines

Last summer, National Park its association with the first known Many, many years ago, a canoe previous Lake Superior shoreline. Service archaeologists from Isle human endeavors on Isle Royale. passage to Isle Royale required Archaeologically speaking, Royale National Park and Grand Somewhere along this shoreline is a few more paddle strokes than these locales may have served as Portage National Monument and where the first canoe carrying the it does today. This is because occupation sites and were the focus a team of volunteers undertook island’s earliest visitors landed. our modern shoreline was then of the survey. an archaeological survey submerged, and the island Much of the survey work was of Isle Royale’s ancient a bit smaller in landmass. situated in the Washington Harbor Nippissing shoreline, Although similar in some vicinity, with smaller efforts around seeking evidence of respects, the older version of Moskey Basin. More than 400 prehistoric use. More than Isle Royale featured a unique shovel test pits revealed seven new simply finding new sites, series of bays and peninsulas. archaeological sites, six of which archaeologists wanted to These same features, through are prehistoric in origin. Artifacts learn about island use and time and a combination from these sites are primarily flakes occupation at a time when of rising landmass and and other waste material related human presence here was receding lake levels, have to the production of stone tool relatively novel. But to find taken on new appearances implements. Most of this material anything, the team had to that stray far from those comes from rock types not found turn inland, away from witnessed five millennia on Isle Royale, suggesting it was the lake and into the thick Today’s Isle Royale (lighter color) is larger than it was ago. The once open bays are imported. Additionally, two copper island forest. 5000 years ago (darker color) now inland, either dry or implements were located, including landlocked. The peninsulas Isle Royale’s Nippissing a small chisel that was likely set have become inland hills or shoreline is one of its within a wooden or bone handle. resemble elongated versions most prominent former These results are encouraging, given of their former selves. At first shorelines. Resting forty- the limited survey coverage. In 2013, glance these features seem six feet above today’s archaeologists plan to continue the nondescript, resembling shoreline, the Nippissing shoreline research, expanding into many other inland locations. was active approximately new sections of the Nippissing. In Given further scrutiny, one 5,000 years ago. Many doing so, we hope to learn more will notice distinct terrace- other relict shorelines about human interaction with the like features, sometimes trace themselves across island during a time when the two cascading down a forested the archipelago. What were relatively new to one another. hillside. Such features are in distinguishes the fact beachheads, relicts of a Nippissing, however, is Seth DePasqual Shovel testing near Grace Creek Cultural Resource Manager

2013 – Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park 3 Interpretive Activities Enjoyable and educational programs are offered on Ranger guided programs are free, although For outdoor activities, dress for the possibility of cold or • All times are Eastern Daylight Time Isle Royale at Rock Harbor and Windigo, and they those involving MV Sandy and the rain and wear sturdy footwear. Trails are rocky and can • $ = transportation cost are also presented on the National Park Service Ranger III waterway cruises include a be slippery during or after wet weather; wear shoes with • ** = indicates tours with a park ranger vessel, Ranger III. In addition, the tour boat MV transportation fee. Check at local bulletin good ankle support, weatherproofing, and soles that grip Sandy offers guided excursions. boards for further details. well. Come join us!

ROCK HARBOR AREA SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Rock Harbor Visitor Center Daily 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – July and August Information, books, maps, educational sales materials, Reduced schedule possible in May, June and September camping permits, dive permits, user fee payments, and Jr. Ranger Program.

Interpretive Programs Join a park representative for an exploration of Isle Royale’s Check the bulletin board for program schedule. natural and cultural history.

MV SANDY TOURS FROM ROCK HARBOR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

The trails on guided tours are rocky and uneven with some For all tours and programs involving the MV Sandy, obtain tickets and information at the Lodge Registration Office. steep climbs and descents; trails may be slippery. Be prepared MV Sandy Tours will operate from June 4 through September 6. Rates for the various tours are available at the for cold temperatures and the possibility of rain. Rock Harbor Lodge and Rock Harbor Visitor Center; children under 12 are charged half-price for the MV Sandy. Water Bus service for hikers/paddlers available with some tours. Contact Rock Harbor Lodge for details.

Hidden Lake/Lookout Louise ($)** Greenstone Shuttle 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to A 4-mile boat trip on the MV Sandy to Hidden Lake Trailhead followed by a guided 2-mile 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. round trip hike past Hidden Lake up 320 feet to Lookout Louise. View the south shore of (Water Bus) (Water Bus) Canada and the north shore of Isle Royale. Return with the group or bring a lunch and water and hike 9.4 miles back to Rock Harbor.

Passage Island ($)** An 8-mile boat tour on the MV Sandy crosses one of Isle Royale’s popular shipping 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to lanes. The 2-mile guided round-trip hike leads to Passage Island Lighthouse and 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. explores an area of low moose presence.

9:00 a.m. to Edisen Fishery and Rock Harbor Light ($) Visit the historic commercial fishery with the resident fishery demonstrator and 2:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. take a quarter-mile walk to the oldest lighthouse (1855) on Isle Royale and enjoy its maritime exhibits. 6:00 p.m. (Water Bus)

Captain’s Cruise ($) Explore with the Captain of the MV Sandy, scenic, out-of-the-way destinations, 2:00 p.m. to such as Middle Island Passage, Lorelei Lane, Rock Harbor Lighthouse, Davidson Island, and Starvation Point. 5:30 p.m.

Raspberry Island/Sunset Cruise ($) 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to Take a walk along a boardwalk through the spruce bog on Sunset in June-July Sunset in June-July Raspberry Island followed by a cruise on the MV Sandy around Scoville and Blake Points to view features like the Canada 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to shoreline, the site of the Monarch shipwreck, and a Lake Supe- Sunset in August- Sunset in August- rior sunset (after Aug. 15, cruise only). September September

DAISY FARM SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Interpretive Programs Join a park representative for an Check the campground bulletin board for program schedule. exploration of Isle Royale’s natural and cultural history.

WINDIGO SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Windigo Visitor Center Daily 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – July and August Information, books, maps, educational sales materials, camping Reduced schedule possible May, June, and September permits, dive permits, user fee payments, and Jr. Ranger Program.

Interpretive Programs Join a park representative for an exploration of Isle Royale’s Check the bulletin board for program schedule. natural and cultural history.

HOUGHTON SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Houghton 6/4 through 8/17 open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Information, trip planning, books, maps, and other educational sales 8/19 through 9/14 open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. materials, Ranger III and group camping reservations, boater camping 9/16 through 6/3/2014 open 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays permits, dive permits, and user fee payments.

RANGER III SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Interpretive and Educational Programs 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to While onboard, park staff and guest speakers, weather permitting, will explore Isle Royale’s natural and 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. cultural history or topics related to the Lake Superior Basin. Park staff will assist in trip planning, answer- 5/28 thru 9/10 5/29 through 9/11 5/31 thru 9/13 6/1 through 9/14 ing questions, and issuing backcountry camping permits.

Keweenaw Cruises ($) 1:00 p.m. to Enjoy an afternoon cruise along the scenic Keweenaw Waterway aboard the Ranger III. 3:30 p.m. For reservations call (906) 482-0984 7/11 and 8/15

4 Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park – 2013 Wilderness Use

During Isle Royale’s early history, visitors did Commercial Groups and Waste Water Disposal not come to vacation. They came to extract Drinking Water Notice Special Use Permits Cleaning Cookware the island’s resources: mining its copper and In the past few years, blue-green algae Organizations that charge trip participants Most cookware can be cleaned with hot harvesting its fish. The wilderness was never blooms have occurred in several inland a fee or that compensate members or water, a little elbow grease, and sand or other conquered, but the landscape still bears lakes including Chickenbone Lake trip leaders in any way are commercial natural scrubbers. Clean cookware at least evidence of these past visitors. and Lake Ritchie. Blue-green algae groups under federal law. This applies to 100 feet from lakes, streams, trails, gullies, Today, the conditions historically viewed blooms can be toxic, but due to the large both non-profit and for-profit groups and or campsites. Soap is unnecessary for most as a burden attract a new clientele who variety of blue-green algae species and organizations. dishwashing jobs. Even biodegradable come to enjoy the archipelago’s wilderness individual conditions of each bloom, we For-Profit Groups require a Commercial soaps take a long time to degrade. Use these and isolation. But current visitors can still cannot predict if a particular bloom is Use Authorization - CUA ($200 fee) products sparingly and keep them at least adversely affect this place. To minimize your toxic or not. Filtering does not remove Non-Profit Groups require a Special Use 100 feet from water sources and campsites. impact on park resources and other visitors, blue-green algae toxins from the water. Permit - SUP ($50 fee) Use a small strainer or screen to remove food follow park regulations and practice Leave Exposure to a toxic bloom can cause a Applications for CUAs and SUPs are accepted bits from the water and pack them out with No Trace ethics. range of symptoms from skin irritation between January 2 and May 15. For application your garbage. The remaining gray water to more serious gastrointestinal or forms and further information visit www.nps. should be scattered or broadcast over a wide Camping respiratory problems. To be safe, the park gov/isro/parkmgmt/businesswithpark.htm. area away from camps and water sources. Permits are required for all overnight recommends that you avoid swimming stays at campgrounds, cross-country sites, Commercial filming and still photography Bathing/Cleaning Clothes or filtering water if it appears to have docks, or at anchor, regardless of group SUP have a different fee schedule based When bathing use soap only if necessary a cloudy blue-green cast or looks like size or method of travel. on type of activity and number of people. and use it sparingly. Get wet, then move “pea soup” or green paint. If you see an Contact Greg Bickings at 906-487-7178 or at least 100 feet away from all water Group Camping Permits — groups algae bloom while in the backcountry, [email protected] for details. sources and campsites to lather and rinse. of seven or more please report it to a park ranger. If algae Rinse water can be carried in collapsible blooms occur, current information about Advance reservations are required for any “Quiet, Please” containers or pots. Clothes can be cleaned conditions will be available at park Most visitors come to Isle Royale to hear the group or organization bringing seven or by taking them away from water sources visitor centers. For more information sounds of nature in a wild setting. Excessive more people to the island. If your group and campsites and thoroughly rinsing them visit the Minnesota Pollution Control human noise disturbs wildlife and other exceeds ten people you must split into two with plain water. Agency website, http://www.pca.state. visitors. During quiet hours, between 10:00 parties, each independent and traveling mn.us/water/clmp-toxicalgae.html. on completely separate itineraries. Parties p.m. and 6:00 a.m. EDT, if people in adjacent Drinking Water campsites can hear your activities, you are of seven to ten must camp in group tent Potable water is only available in Rock being too loud. site locations only (see chart on page Harbor and Windigo. All surface lake Hantavirus six). Parties of six or fewer will camp in and stream water should be considered There have been no reported cases of individual sites. Organizations may not Respect Wildlife contaminated with pathogens. Drinking Hantavirus at Isle Royale National Park. have more than twenty people camping on Observe, photograph, and enjoy park wildlife contaminated water can make you very The deer mouse is the primary carrier of the the island at any one time and are limited to from a safe distance. Use binoculars or a sick. Water collected in the park should virus. An infected mouse carries the virus in eighty people a year. zoom lens “to get closer” to wildlife. Loons be boiled at a rolling boil for at least its urine, saliva, feces, and in the carcass. The Group leaders should carry medical are especially susceptible to disturbance, and one minute or passed through a 0.4 primary way humans become infected is information for each group member may abandon their nests when approached micron filter. To be assured of no risk through breathing in the virus. Infection can including known allergies and medical too closely by boats. Cow moose with calves, of contamination from small bacteria also occur by touching the mouth or nose conditions, and medications currently particularly in the spring, and bull moose and viruses, all filtered water should after handling contaminated materials. during the fall rut can be dangerous; give taken. be further treated with iodine or other To minimize risk, avoid coming into contact them a wide berth. approved chemical methods. By itself, For reservations and trip planning with rodent droppings and burrows, avoid chemical treatment is not an effective assistance call (906) 482-0984; write to Keep wild animals wild by discouraging sleeping on bare ground, and store food method of water purification. If you boil Group Reservations, Isle Royale National them from approaching humans. Practice and garbage in rodent-proof containers. your water, bring plenty of stove fuel. If Park, 800 East Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, proper food storage and keep a clean camp. For additional information on Hantavirus filtering, bring a replacement cartridge for M I , 49 9 3 1 ; or E -m a i l I SRO _ G r o u pR e s e r ve@ To protect your food make sure it is sealed visit www.cdc.gov/hantavirus filters that cannot be cleaned in the field. nps.gov; or make reservations on-line at and secured. It is illegal to feed, touch, tease, Please note: SteriPENs have not been www.nps.gov/isro. or intentionally disturb wildlife, their homes, Pack It In, Pack It Out nests, or activities. Animals, particularly manufacturer-tested for a common Isle It starts at home. Through careful meal Small Party Camping Permits — fox and otter, when habituated to human Royale parasite and cannot be considered planning and repackaging of food items, parties of six or less food, may eventually overcome their natural effective. you can reduce food leftovers and trash Camping for individual parties is on a first- wariness of humans and may have to be Precautions should be taken to prevent in the backcountry. Please pack out come, first-served basis. Individual parties destroyed. filters from becoming clogged. Filter everything you take in. Leftover food, can obtain permits onboard Ranger III or water from a pot rather than directly from food-scraps, orange peels, nutshells, apple upon arrival at the Rock Harbor or Windigo Human Waste a lake or creek. Allow the sediment in cores, twist-ties, candy wrappers, fishing Visitor Centers. Proper disposal of human waste helps the pot to settle and filter only from the line, and cigarette butts must be packed All small party campsites on Isle Royale prevent pollution of water sources, cleaner water on top. out. If you have food leftovers, either save minimizes aesthetic impacts to other visitors and eat them later or pack them out. Do contain either tent sites or a three sided- Dehydration is a factor in most medical and reduces the spread of illness. Never not burn, bury or place trash, food scraps shelter. Shelters and tent sites are available problems experienced in the park. In hot defecate within 200 feet (at least 75 steps) of or garbage in outhouses. Please help keep on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelters weather the Greenstone, Minong, and lakes, streams, trails, gullies, or campsites. the backcountry clean by packing out what may not be reserved and may not be used other trails become hot and dry, and creeks In areas without outhouses, select a site you packed in. solely for cooking or the storage of gear. that once offered water may be dry. To avoid that visitors are unlikely to discover. With Tents may not be erected outside at shelter dehydration, be sure to carry a minimum of a small trowel, dig a “cathole” 6 to 8 inches sites. Close shelter doors gently to minimize 2 quarts of water per person. Drink as much deep and 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Use Leave What You Find intrusive noise. water as possible while near water sources. Enjoy your discoveries and take them home toilet paper sparingly. After use, cover Start hiking early before the day heats up. via photographs, drawings, and memories. Expect crowded conditions at campsites the “cathole” with the excavated soil and Hike at a slower pace than usual and rest in Natural objects of beauty or interest such as from late July through August. When sites disguise it with natural materials. Urinate on shady spots. Dehydration is also a problem moose antlers, plants, driftwood, cultural or are full campers should double up and share durable surfaces away from campsites and in cold weather as most people don’t feel archeological resources, rocks and minerals, empty tent pad space. water sources. Pack out all used feminine- thirsty and tend to drink less. Watch for including those found in Lake Superior, Campers must stay in established campsites hygiene products, carrying them in plastic mild signs of dehydration such as thirst, must be left where they are so others can unless off-trail (cross country) arrangements bags, doubled to confine odor. fatigue, headache and dizziness. Signs of experience the same sense of discovery. are made when permitting. Off-trail hiking severe dehydration include nausea, reduced Removing, possessing, or disturbing park and camping are difficult on Isle Royale. Showers or no sweating and long stretches without resources is prohibited. This may seem like Cross country camping is recommended The concession operation offers token- urinating. a harmless act, but the cumulative effect only for experienced campers. operated shower facilities at Rock Harbor of many people doing the same can be (Open 5/24, Close 9/6) and Windigo For trip planning assistance, call (906) 482- quite damaging to park resources. Picking (Open 6/4, Close 9/8). 0984; write to Isle Royale National Park, 800 small quantities of berries for personal E Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI 49931; or consumption is permitted. E-mail [email protected].

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CAMPGROUNDS CANOE PORTAGES KEY: CR - Fires in community ring only S - Self-contained stoves only Distance•Elevation-Change•General Comment W - Treated water supply Consecutive Normal Night’s Stay Labor Day Conditions On-board F - Campfires allowed or standing grills provided Limit Effective Individual Group Special Depth at Dock Generator Use Malone Bay - Siskiwit Lake – 6/1 – Tent Sites Shelters Tent Sites Information in Feet Permitted* .3 miles, 40’ Gradual Slope ■ Beaver Island 3 0 3 0 S 2' – 5' yes ■ Belle Isle 5 1 6 0 F 13' yes Siskiwit Lake - Intermediate Lake – ■ Birch Island 3 1 1 0 S 5' no .4 miles, 40’ Gradual ■ Caribou Island 3 1 2 0 CR 10' yes Intermediate Lake - Lake Richie – ■ Chickenbone E. 2 3 0 1 S – – .6 miles, 120’ Hilly and wooded ■ Chickenbone W. 2 6 0 3 S – – Wood Lake - Lake Whittlesey – ■ Chippewa Harbor 3 2 4 1 F 7' no ■ Daisy Farm 3 6 16 3 S 9' no .6 miles, 80’ Rolling ■ Desor N. 2 3 0 0 S – – Lake Whittlesey - Chippewa Harbor – ■ Desor S. 2 7 0 3 S – – .6 miles, 140’ Steep grades and rocky ■ Duncan Bay 3 1 2 0 F 6' no Chippewa Harbor - Lake Richie – ■ Duncan Narrows 3 1 2 0 F 6' no 1.2 miles, 160’ Hilly ■ Feldtmann Lake 2 5 0 2 S – – ■ Grace Island 3 0 2 0 S 2' – 4' yes Moskey Basin - Lake Richie – ■ Hatchet Lake 2 5 0 3 S – – 2.0 miles, 120’ Gradual but very long ■ Hay Bay 3 1 0 0 S 3' – 7' yes Lake Richie - Lake LeSage – ■ Huginnin Cove 3 5 0 0 S – – .6 miles, 100’ Steep grades, wet ■ Intermediate Lake 2 3 0 0 S – – ■ Island Mine 3 4 0 2 F – – Lake LeSage - Lake Livermore – ■ Lake Richie 2 4 0 2 S – – .4 miles, 80’ Steep grades, wet ■ Lake Richie/Canoe 2 3 0 0 S – – Lake Livermore - Chickenbone Lake – ■ Lake Whittlesey 2 3 0 0 S – – .2 miles, 40’ Steep but short ■ Lane Cove 3 5 0 0 S – – ■ Little Todd 2 4 0 0 F – – Chickenbone Lake -McCargoe Cove – ■ Malone Bay 3 0 5 2 F 3' – 6' yes 1.2 miles, 80’ Hilly ■ McCargoe Cove 3 3 6 3 CR 7' no Pickerel Cove – ■ Merritt Lane 3 1 1 0 S 8' no .1 miles, 10’ Short and sweet ■ Moskey Basin 3 2 6 2 S 8' no Refer to page 8 for details to page 8 for Refer Lane Cove - Stockly Bay – ■ Pickerel Cove 2 1 0 0 S – – * .1 mile, 8’ Short and sweet ■ Rock Harbor 1 11 9 3 W-S – – ■ Rock Harbor Marina Unlimited – – – F 3' – 12' yes Five Finger Bay - Duncan Bay – ■ Siskiwit Bay 3 4 2 3 CR 2' – 6' no .2 miles, 8’ Short and sweet ■ Three Mile 1 4 8 3 S 9' no Duncan Bay -Tobin Harbor – ■ Tobin Harbor Dock 5 – – – S 3'– 8' yes .8 miles, 175’ Extremely steep ■ Todd Harbor 3 5 1 3 CR 2' no ■ Tookers Island 3 0 2 0 S 7' no Tobin Harbor - Rock Harbor – ■ Washington Creek 3 5 10 4 S-W – – .2 miles, 40’ Up and over ■ Windigo Dock 5 – – – S 4' – 20' yes NOTE: Because of Isle Royale’s geology, north-facing ■ Wood Lake 2 3 0 0 S – – slopes are much steeper than south-facing slopes. 6 Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park – 2013 13 12 14

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SAFETY TIPS FISHING REGULATIONS The island’s Wilderness and Species Seasons Minimum Size Daily Possession Limit Comment Lake Superior present challenges Lake Trout, Rainbow April 16 to 10” except 15” for 5 in any combination, *1, *2 and potential hazards to the Trout and Salmon October 31 lake trout but no more than 3 of Artificial lures only on inexperienced or ill-prepared. Lake Superior and any one species - only Siskiwit Lake*3 Siskiwit Lake one over 34” *4 • Basic emergency services are available on the island, but contacting rangers for Coaster Brook May 1 to Labor N/A Catch and release *1 See Greenstone assistance can be difficult. Emergency Trout Day only in park’s article page 10 Lake Superior Lake Superior for details response and evacuation may take time, waters. *4 requiring you to rely on your own skills and equipment. Most private boaters Brook Trout Last Saturday N/A Catch and release Artificial lures *3 and on Lake Superior have radios and can Streams and in April to only — No barbless hooks *4 Hidden Lake Labor Day possession allowed See Greenstone article contact park rangers in an emergency. page 10 for details • Bring a good first aid kit, a sufficient supply of any needed medications, Rainbow Trout 7” 5 fish with no more and clothing appropriate for the Streams than 3 fish over 15” time of year. Lake Herring (Cisco) April 16 to N/A Catch and release *3 • Filter with chemical treatment or boil and Lake Whitefish October 31 only *4 all surface water. Drink plenty of Inland Lakes water. When dehydrated, you tire more Yellow Perch April 16 to No minimum size 50 Recommend daily limit quickly, don’t think clearly, and are Lake Superior and October 31 of 10 more prone to fall. Inland Lakes *4 • Weather and lake conditions can Northern Pike May 15 to 24” Lake Superior 5 in any Artificial lures only on deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly. Lake Superior and October 31 Inland Lakes - No minimum size, combination, but interior lakes *3 and Hypothermia can occur any time of Inland Lakes 30” maximum no more than 2 streams *4 the year, especially near Lake Superior, Northern Pike See Greenstone article where water and air temperatures Walleye 15” page 10 for details Lake Superior and are cool to cold year-round. Fog and Inland Lakes waves can quickly create dangerous conditions for boaters, especially for For additional fish species, seasons, creel limits and 2013 regulation updates and changes review the Michigan Fishing Guide paddlers. • Many people underestimate hiking *1 Park boundaries extend 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior from the outermost land areas of the park. *2 For additional trout/salmon fishing information, review the Michigan Fishing Guide. travel times and overestimate their *3 Artificial lure means any lure or fly manufactured in imitation of, or as a substitute for natural bait. It is unlawful to use abilities. Plan shorter, realistic travel or possess live bait, dead or preserved bait, organic or processed food, or scented material on interior lakes or streams. days; don’t turn your wilderness trek *4 Only barbless hooks may be used for fishing the park’s rivers, creeks, and streams, and all inland lakes. Barbed hooks are into a forced march. only allowed in Lake Superior waters. 2013 – Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park 7 Wilderness Use

Insects land very close to the shoreline, making them Exception: As of February 22, 2010, a federal On-Board Generators – Expect mosquitoes, black flies, gnats, and highly susceptible to human disturbance. An law allows people who can legally possess The operation or use of permanently other insects to peak in June or July. During adult loon who tremolos (the laughing call) is firearms under applicable federal, state and installed (by the boat manufacturer) on- wet summers, mosquito populations can sending a message that you are too close. From local laws to legally possess firearms in the board vessel generators is allowed between continue well into August. Bring insect mid-May through July 15 (loon nesting season) park. However, the discharge of firearms 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight repellent, netting, or other skin barriers. visitors are to stay at least 150 feet away from small within park boundaries is illegal. Time in developed zones and at the following Dry summers will produce an abundance islands. Additional areas may be closed due to Park User Responsibility: It is the responsibility docks: Beaver Island, Belle Isle, Caribou of yellow jackets. Bring an epinephrine kit loon nesting, please check at the visitor centers of visitors to understand and comply with all Island, Grace Island, Hay Bay, Malone Bay, if you or a member of your party is allergic for updated information. applicable state, local and federal firearms laws Rock Harbor, Tobin Harbor and Windigo. before entering the park. As a starting point On-board generators may not be operated to bee stings. For others, over-the-counter Invasive Species antihistamines may help counter minor view the Michigan MCL Section 28.425b and or used at the following public docks: Birch swelling and itching. Invasive species are considered to be one of visit the Michigan State Police website. For Island, Chippewa Harbor, Daisy Farm, the top threats to the ecological integrity of our information on weapons restrictions aboard Duncan Bay, Duncan Narrows, McCargoe Minimize Use of Fires national parks. Please take time before and ferries and seaplanes, see park website. Cove, Merritt Lane, Moskey Basin, Siskiwit Campfires are permitted at only a handful during your trip to do your part to repel the Weapons prohibited in Federal Facilities: Bay, Three Mile, Todd Harbor, and Tookers of campgrounds. A backpacking stove invasion. Federal law prohibits firearms in certain Island. Vessels at anchor within Quiet/ is a must; these stoves are lightweight, What can you do to stop the spread? facilities in the park; those places are marked No Wake Zones may operate on-board dependable, easier to use, and less with signs at all public entrances. generators between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 damaging to the park than wood fires. Before traveling to Isle Royale For more detailed information and links to p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, except when Where campfires are allowed, a metal fire Boaters legislation and pertaining laws visit www.nps. anchored within 1/4-mile of a designated ring is provided; never build your own Drain live wells and bilge on land - remove gov/isro/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm park campground. ring. Gather only dead and down wood transom water, lake water, and unwanted bait Quiet/No Wake Zones – away from the camp area. Do not import from your boat. Wash your boat, including bilge Pets Dogs, cats, and other mammals are not These zones promote a quality visitor firewood; insects and pathogens from and equipment with either: a) hot (greater than allowed. This includes pets on boats within experience by providing relatively tranquil, an infected wood source could devastate 104 degrees F) water, b) high pressure water, the park boundaries, which extend 4.5 miles natural marine surroundings. Within the Isle Royale’s forests. Use small diameter c) disinfectant OR Clean and dry your boat and into Lake Superior from the outermost land zone, vessels must not exceed 5 mph or wood no larger than an adult’s wrist, as equipment in the sun for five days. Rainy days areas of the park. Visitors bringing pets to Isle create a wake in excess of surrounding this will burn completely and will eliminate don’t count. seas. Quiet/No Wake Zones include the need to pack a hatchet or saw. Collect Royale will be required to leave immediately. Backpackers specified areas near Todd Harbor, Johns wood from a wide area and away from the Pets disturb wildlife and can transmit diseases, Prior to departure, clean your tent, backpack, Island, Barnum/Washington Islands, Hay immediate vicinity of camp. This keeps particularly to wolves. Special conditions apply camping gear, clothing, and boots. Bay, Wright Island, Malone Bay, Chippewa the camp area from becoming depleted to guide dogs. Please contact the park for Harbor, Conglomerate Bay, Moskey Basin, of wood and potential nutrients. Do not Canoeists and Kayakers further information. Lorelei Lane, Tobin Harbor, Merritt Lane, break branches or strip bark from standing Remove weeds, algae, and other plant and Boating Passage Island, Duncan Bay, Five Finger Bay, trees, live or dead. Resist the temptation animal materials from your boat. Wash your boat All boaters staying overnight at anchor, at docks, Lane Cove, Robinson Bay, Pickerel Cove, to gather driftwood or wood from beaver and equipment with either: a) hot water (greater or in campgrounds must first obtain a camping Belle Harbor, Crystal Cove, and McCargoe dams or lodges. Do not burn trash in any than 104 degrees F), b) high pressure water, c) permit. Lake Superior offers challenging and Cove. Consult map on page 6 and 7. form. The fire should be kept small. Once disinfectant OR clean and dry your boat and often dangerous weather in the form of dense finished, make sure the flames and coals equipment in the sun for five days. Rainy days Pollution Prevention – fog, high winds, waves, and thunderstorms. are dead out and cold to the touch; double don’t count. Head pump-out service is available at Combine this with rocky reefs, limited safe check before going to bed or leaving camp. Windigo and Rock Harbor when the Anglers harbors, and Isle Royale’s remoteness, and concession operation is open. Clean fishing gear before island departure. it pays for you, your crew, and your boat to Canoeing/Kayaking Vessels carrying spare fuel in portable Divers be shipshape. For additional information on Lake Superior is well known for its cold containers must use legally approved Wash all dive gear in warm chlorinated tap water boating and trip planning please request the temperatures, fog, and sudden squalls containers. Fuel may not be stored on - Disinfect your wetsuit with a special-purpose park’s Isle Royale Boating Guide. In addition that can generate waves that could easily docks. swamp a canoe. This along with scarce shampoo - dry all dive gear and wetsuit for seven to Houghton, Rock Harbor, and Windigo, Customs – outer shore landing sites adds to the days before island departure. boaters may obtain Isle Royale camping All vessels arriving from Canada (U.S. potential danger. Small, open vessels are While on Isle Royale permits on-line at www.nps.gov/isro. or Canadian) must clear U.S. customs at encouraged to use the numerous miles of If you filter water from Lake Superior, change Restricted Water Activities – waterways that the inland lakes provide. Windigo or Rock Harbor Visitor Center. your filter or backflush several times with filtered Water skiing and personal watercraft including Canoeists and kayakers should be familiar A valid passport, U.S Passport card, water before using inland. vessels commonly referred to as jet skis, with weather patterns and consult the enhanced drivers license, or trusted waverunners, sea-doos, wet bikes, or surf jets marine forecast at visitor centers before Canoeists and Kayakers traveler program card is required. Visitors are prohibited. Since all of the park’s inland embarking. Be prepared to adjust your Wipe down your boat and associated gear before from Canada can be cleared for Isle lakes are located within designated Wilderness, schedule to the weather. A portable moving from Lake Superior to inland waters. Royale only. For additional information go they can only be explored by paddling. Vessels marine radio is recommended. to www.cbp.gov. Anglers with motors (even if not in use) are prohibited Portages – When moving from Lake Superior to inland on inland lakes and streams. Divers – Canoe routes and portages are on the waters, clean gear and change line spools. Please refer to your dive permit regulations Portable Generators, Electronic northeast half of the Island. Portages are concerning compressor use. marked with a letter “P” on a post. Wheeled Vehicles/ and Motorized Devices – Fuel – PFD – Devices Operation of electronic and motorized devices Gasoline is sold from June 4 through Every canoeist and kayaker must have Wheeled vehicles (except for non-motorized such as stereos, televisions, radios tuned to September 8 at Windigo; gasoline and a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal wheelchairs) or other mechanical forms commercial stations and portable generators diesel fuel are sold from May 24 through flotation device. Wear it; your life may of transportation are not allowed outside are not permitted except in developed and September 6 at Rock Harbor. Diesel fuel is depend on it. developed areas at Rock Harbor and Windigo. open-water motorized zones. Developed not available at Windigo. Early and late season Boat Rental – This includes bicycles and portaging devices. areas include the Windigo and Rock Harbor service or fuel may be obtained at Windigo Canoe, kayak, and motorboat rentals are developed areas, and the Mott Island and Mott Island if personnel are available. available at Windigo and Rock Harbor. Weapons, Traps, & Nets Headquarters area. Open water motorized For more information contact the Rock The use or possession of weapons, traps, zones include Lake Superior waters outside of Harbor Lodge. (refer to page 2). and nets is prohibited. Weapons include any designated “quiet/no wake waters”. For detailed information on park implements designed to discharge a projectile regulations visit www.nps.gov/isro/ Loons or missile in the air or water and include among parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm Isle Royale National Park contains over other things the slingshot, blowgun, and bow 100 loon nesting territories, supporting the and arrow. Fireworks are prohibited. For additional information on Leave No only known population which still breeds Trace request a copy of the park’s LNT in Great Lakes waters. These birds nest on booklet or visit www.lnt.org

8 Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park – 2013 Fifty Lakes One Island: Exploring Wilderness Waters

In the spring and fall of 2011, George ferry Ranger III, rolling from side to side am confident in my preparations Desort spent more than 70 days exploring during the always-memorable crossing and am able to allow the island all of Isle Royale’s inland lakes by foot and of the Big Lake. As the list grows with the experience to begin. It takes a paddle, gathering material for his latest building swells, I remind myself it is too few days for the mind and body film,Fifty Lakes One Island. When asked late for second-guessing. No fuel? I can to find the island’s pace, but what motivated his recent expedition, always survive on jerky and energy bars. once in stride, the diurnal cycle he replied, “I made the film Fifty Lakes No map? I will never leave an established takes hold. Days are filled with O n e I s l a n d trail or hike at packing, unpacking, hiking, because I want night. After fighting and paddling while nights are to share the most off a few waves of overcome with the most vivid, important place anxiety, I convince memorable yet exhausting in my life with myself that I dreams the soul can handle. I others. Seeking will adapt to any say bring it on, bring it all on. old. I hold conversations aloud with my and exploring Isle inconvenience. I On a cloudless October morning, I cram dad, who died seventeen years ago. I’m Royale’s inland always do. A trip to the kayak with twenty days worth of gear. thinking about the edit of Fifty Lakes waters was the Isle Royale is never Departing Daisy Farm for Siskiwit Bay I One Island, about friends who have greatest intangible about the gear. agonize over weather, waves, miles, and died too soon, the futures of nephews, treasure hunt I godsons, and myself. Paddling only a Spotting the island loneliness. Gratefully, I paddle through can imagine.” few feet from the shoreline, the island on the horizon, the chaotic waters of Saginaw Point offers worthy diversions, but by the time Stove, matches, it is now time without incident. As the waters begin to I reach Wright Island, distractions, time, map, compass, to welcome its calm, so does my mind. and physical pain have subsided. Each tent, headlamp, influence. My For me, Isle Royale is a place for paddle stroke brings me closer to the sleeping bag, only necessities exploring my past, present, and future elusive, but attainable, meditative state I water bottle…The are food, water, without judgment. I begin to remember only find on Isle Royale. gear list is racing and shelter. After a playing with captive wolf pups in through my mind hot meal and deep George Desort northern Minnesota as a seven-year- as I ride the park sleep in the tent, I Filmmaker

...... Update: Cultural Resources Management Plan Last winter the National Park Service worked on draft alternatives to be What’s in a Name? considered in the Cultural Resources Management Plan (CRMP). The alternatives will be available online for review and commentary. Public From the first travelers to today’s visitors, a sense of adventure and an comments are a critical part of this planning process. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your continued interest in the future of unquenchable spirit have been requisites for an Isle Royale expeditioner. cultural resources in Isle Royale National Park. Newsletters, participation The names of many of the Island’s inland lakes are testament to this long, opportunities and other information related to the CRMP can be found rich history of exploration and discovery. Look carefully into the lakes and online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/ISROcrmp. you may see reflections of past explorers.

1) In 1847, the first land survey 2) After early surveys were 3) Isle Royale fishermen were 4) Among many professions, 5) In 1929, between expedi- of Isle Royale was in progress. completed, Isle Royale became explorers in their own right; John was a noted island guide tions to the Arctic and the In tandem with this, a geolog- the domain of the explorer- becoming intimately familiar for summer residents, tourists, Himalayas, zoologist Walter ical survey was undertaken. scientist. In the 1890s, Arthur with their fishing grounds. journalists and researchers. Koelz explored Isle Royale During this expedition, as- led an expedition to once Martin fished the south shore He and his wife, Tchi-ki-wis, and surveyed its inland lake sistant geologist Eduoard was again delve into Isle Royale’s of the island in the 1920s and were the last Native American fish populations. Many of the the first to recognize and doc- geologic story. Three lakes: 30s, but, unlike most fisher- couple to call the archipelago lakes surrounding Chippewa ument the effects of glaciation Forbes, Mason and Wallace men, did not live on the shore home. They lived on Birch Is- Harbor were named by him: on the landscape of Isle Roy- are named for survey team of Lake Superior. He often land in the summers during including one for his mother ale. The second largest lake members. A.C.’s name was used a raft to pole to his home the 1920s and 30s. What lake is (Lake Theresa) and another on the island is named in his given to a secluded spot on the on the north shore of the lake honored with John’s name? for his dog (Lake Scholts). that now bears his name. honor. What is this lake? island’s northeastern shore. Hint: The long narrow lake is What lake did he name for himself and other survey team Hint: Two campgrounds and Where is it? Hint: He would have fished the located fairly near his island members George Stanley and the island’s highest point also Hint: A.C. is also remembered rich and productive reefs be- residence. John Brumm? bear his name. in the names of a campground tween Point Houghton and The and a trail. Head. Hint: It contains just a portion

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2013 – Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park 9 Stopping the Spread - Reminder: Invader Alert – Visitor Responsibilities Barbless hooks and artificial lures only in all Aquatic Invasive Vessel owners are legally responsible for Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination prior to entering park waters inland lakes, streams and (extending 4.5 miles from Isle Royale and the outer creeks. Species islands). This applies to all vessels (power and sailboats, canoes, kayaks, etc.), regardless of size or configuration. Isle Royale waters, like all In 2009, zebra mussels were Please take the following steps to prevent the transport of Lake Superior waters, face documented for the first zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species to Isle a growing threat from the time. Their potential to Royale waters: invasion of non-native cause catastrophic change Fishing at Inspect for zebra mussels and other aquatic invasives species. Once species like cannot be overstated. If attached to your trim tabs, swim platform, motor mounts, zebra mussels, spiny water zebra mussels were to hull and equipment. Feel the hull. A coarse sandpaper Isle Royale fleas and sea lamprey enter enter the inland lakes it is texture may indicate larval mussels attached to your boat. an area, they cause large scale estimated that they would Remove all zebra mussels and other invasive species changes in the ecosystem. cover nearly every habitable A Michigan fishing license is along with any aquatic plants from your boat, trailer surface on an inland lake and equipment. Larval mussels are best removed with a Two invasive species, the required for fishing in Lake floor in two to four years. scrub brush or similar method. Treat invasives like litter. sea lamprey and the spiny Superior, including narrow Dispose of them in a trash can. bays and harbors, and when water flea have already The exotic virus Viral established a presence in Isle Hemorrhagic Septicemia Drain all water from your motor, livewell, bilge, transporting fish from the island transom, etc. away form any body of water. Royale waters. The spiny (VHS) has reached Lake to the mainland. If you are water flea is presently found Superior. This disease Wash your boat, including bilge and equipment with under 17 years of age, you may only in Lake Superior. The affects more than 40 species either: a) hot water (greater than 104 degrees F), b) high fish without a license. Licenses pressure water, or c) disinfectant OR park is concerned it may of fish including lake trout are not required to fish on the enter the inland lakes. Once and coaster brook trout. Clean and Dry your boat and equipment in the sun inland waters of Isle Royale; established, its spines harm The incredible genetic for five days. Rainy days don’t count. possession limits are generally predator fish and the fleas diversity of Isle Royale’s Check to see if your boat is coming from a port known the same as those set by the disrupt the zooplankton lake trout would be at risk if to have zebra mussels. Duluth, Superior, Thunder Bay, State of Michigan. Also see population, the basic food VHS was introduced to Isle Marquette, Ontonagon and Ashland all have documented additional information on this source for many fish species. Royale waters. infestations. If so, take extra measures to assure decontamination. page regarding special brook ...... trout regulations. Anglers should refer to the Michigan fishing regulations for possession Fishery Conservation limits and detailed license requirements for Lake Superior With its multitude of islands and bays on • Do not squeeze the fish or place fingers Department of Natural Resources Lake Superior, as well as numerous lakes in the gills, since a torn gill can cause the (DNR) allows those with DNR permits (also see the chart on page 7 for a and streams on the interior of the island, fish to bleed to death. to ship legally-taken fish on the Ranger brief guide to regulations). Only Isle Royale provides many opportunities • Remove the hook gently. Pliers work III, Isle Royale Queen IV, Sea Hunter, 24-hour licenses are available for outstanding recreational fishing for best. Cut the line near the hook if a Voyageur II and the seaplane. This on the island and only when wild, native fish. How can you help to fish is deeply hooked. A steel hook will one-a-year permit covers up to a single concession services are open. conserve and minimize damage to the Isle decompose in time. Royale fishery? day’s catch limit. Fish must be claimed You may purchase a Michigan • Use only artificial lures (required in when the ferry service arrives at their fishing license online at • The possession or use of bait for inland waters) as exotic species can destination. Permits may be obtained www.michigan.gov/dnr. fishing within the Lake Superior accidentally be introduced by using by writing: Department of Natural waters of the park is limited to those live bait. In addition, live bait is more Resources, 427 U.S. 41 North, Baraga, fish and/or fish parts that are caught likely to be swallowed; resulting in more Michigan 49908-9627 or calling (906) within Isle Royale National Park damage to fish. waters. Transporting fish or fish 353-6651. Special • Use barbless hooks or bend down the parts for use as bait to the park is Fishermen returning on the Ranger III barbs on the hooks. Using larger spoons prohibited. Brook Trout when fishing for larger fish will help must check in their fish with the ship’s • Catch only what you plan to keep or eat. prevent catching undersize fish. purser. Fish cannot be transported in Catch and release, while encouraged, coolers on private boats onboard the Regulations can be damaging and very stressful on Disposal of Fish Remains Ranger III. fish. At Rock Harbor and Windigo, please • Know the minimum and maximum legal Surveys indicate populations use the fish cleaning station. At other size of fish so that if they are too small or are dangerously low and may be locations, the preferred method is to too large they can be quickly released. at risk of disappearing unless dump remains chopped up into pieces Fish Consumption protective measures remain • If moving from Lake Superior to an 4” or less in deep (50’ or deeper) water. Advisory in place. The National Park inland lake, change to a new spool of This reduces the unsightly remains Service and Michigan DNR line. This will help prevent spread of Contaminants discovered in the and odors around campgrounds and Park ecosystem remind us that have implemented protective the spiny water-flea, an exotic aquatic the unnaturally large gathering of regulations at Isle Royale in invertebrate that competes with juvenile although Isle Royale is remote, it gulls at these sites. At inland lakes the is part of a global system. Ongoing order to help with the recovery fish for food. It has been found in Lake preferred method of disposal is to chop of this once-common fish. Superior waters of the park but is not research in six inland lakes (Sargent, fish remains into pieces 4” or less and Siskiwit, Eva, Shesheeb, Wagejo, yet documented in inland waters. Spiny deposit into deep water via canoe. If Brook trout can be identified water fleas can adhere to fishing line and Angleworm) shows fish with by their nearly square tail you do not have a canoe, you could mercury levels exceeding the State and be easily spread to other bodies of request the assistance of a canoeist. The and wormlike pattern on the water. of Michigan fish consumption back and dorsal fin. If you’re alternate method is to chop up remains advisories. • Release larger fish and keep medium into pieces 4” or less and move at least uncertain about the species you For information on fish size fish to insure future productivity. 200 feet (75 steps) from campground catch, return it to the water. consumption advisories check Larger, more mature fish produce more and throw remains as far as possible into with park staff or visit the Michigan offspring than smaller fish. deep water. These steps will eliminate Lake Superior Waters Department of Community Health (extend 4.5 miles out from the island) • Instead of killing trophy fish, consider a the potential for attracting and feeding website at: modern graphite mount produced from wildlife at campgrounds. Please clean Catch and release only for all http://www.michigan.gov/ a picture of the fish. fish away from docks and campgrounds. brook trout, including all bays eatsafefish Do not throw remains in shallow water and harbors. • Return fish to the water as soon as or the EPA Fish Advisory website at: near shore or throw remains to gulls or possible. While unhooking them, keep http://water.epa.gov/scitech/ other animals. Inland Waters fish in the water as much as possible. swguidance/fishshellfish/ Catch and release only in all • Try not to handle fish, but if you need to, Transporting Fish to the fishadvisories/advisories/index.cfm lakes, streams, and creeks. Only do so with a wet hand. Release handled Mainland artificial lures and barbless hooks fish gently by allowing them to swim You are allowed only one day’s catch can be used in all lakes, streams, from your hands rather than throwing in your possession. While the license Jay Glase and creeks. them back into the water. holder remains on the Island, Michigan Fishery Biologist

10 Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park – 2013 Transportation Services Rates and schedules are subject to change. From houghton, From copper harbor, From Grand Portage, From Grand Portage, From houghton, Michigan Michigan Minnesota Minnesota Michigan

RANGER III ISLE ROYALE VOYAGEUR II SEA HUNTER SEAPLANE National Park Service owned and QUEEN IV Grand Portage to Windigo - 2 hours one-way, 1.5 hours one-way, concession operated, Air service to Isle Royale operates from the operated. Houghton County Airport from mid-May to mid- 3¼ hours one-way, concession operated, Windigo to Rock Harbor - 5 hours one-way, 65 ft. vessel 5 hours one-way to Mott Island 6 hours one-way September. Visit website for available dates. 100 ft., 100 passenger vessel concession operated, 60 ft. vessel SCHEDULE (Central Daylight to Rock Harbor, 165 ft., 128 passenger vessel The seaplane accommodates up to four persons. SCHEDULE (Eastern Daylight Time) SCHEDULE (Central Daylight Time) SCHEDULE (Eastern Daylight Time) Baggage is limited to 40 pounds per person. The ■ Copper Harbor 8:00 a.m. Time) ■ Grand Portage to 5/28 thru 9/14 plane cannot carry stove fuel. Selected fuels are ■ Rock Harbor 2:45 p.m. ■ Grand Portage to Rock Harbor via Windigo/Mc- Windigo...... departure 8:30 a.m. ■ Houghton to Rock Harbor available upon arrival at the Park. 5/13 thru 6/7...... M & F (also W 6/5) Cargoe Cove/Belle Isle 6/12 thru 7/13 ...... W, Fri, Sat Tues. and Fri. 9:00 a.m. Schedule 6/10 thru 6/29 ...... M, T,Th, F, Sat 5/4 thru 5/25...... W & Sat 7:30 a.m. 7/17 thru 8/18...... W, Th, Fri, Sat, Sun ■ Rock Harbor to Houghton Mid-May to mid-September. Visit website for 7/1 thru 7/30 ...... M, T, Th, F, Sat, Sun 5/27 thru 9/14...... M, W & Sat 7:30 a.m. 8/21 thru 8/31...... W, Fri, Sat Wed. and Sat. at 9:00 a.m. available dates. 7/31 thru 9/1...... Every Day 9/18 thru 10/2...... W 7:30 a.m. ■ Windigo to SPECIAL FALL SCHEDULE 9/2 thru 9/30...... M & F ■ Rock Harbor to Grand Portage via Daisy Farm/ Grand Portage...... daily 2:00 p.m. FARes Six passenger seats are available for the Chippewa Harbor/Malone Bay/Windigo (3:00 p.m. EDT) FARES ONE-WAY Round trip...... $299.00 following dates, dependent on the weather. 5/5 thru 5/26...... Th & Sun. 8:00 a.m. 6/12 thru 7/14 ...... W, Fri, Sat 5/13 thru 7/14 & 8/16 thru 9/30 One Way...... 199.00 (9:00 a.m. EDT) 7/17 thru 8/18...... W, Th, Fri, Sat, Sun ■ Adults...... $60.00 Inter-island...... 100.00 9/17, 9/24 and 10/1 Houghton to Mott or 5/28 thru 9/15...... Tue, Th & Sun 8:00 a.m. 8/21 thru 8/31...... W, Fri, Sat Children (1 thru 11)...... 30.00 Three Mile Departs Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. (9:00 a.m. EDT) For Information or 7/15 thru 8/15 FARES ONE-WAY Reservations Contact ■ 9/19, 9/26 and 10/3 Mott Island or Three Mile 9/19 thru 10/3...... Th 8:00 a.m. Adults...... $65.00 Adults...... $67.00 Royale Air Service, Inc To Houghton Departs Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. (9:00 a.m. EDT) Children (1 thru 11 years)...... 32.50 Children (4 thru 11 years)...... 46.00 Windigo Round-Trip – Sat. & Sun. 9/21 thru 9/29 P.O. Box 15184 ■ 10/8 Windigo to Houghton Departs Tuesday at Infants (under 1 year)...... FREE Canoe/Kayak...... 36.00 Grand Portage to Windigo...... 8:00 a.m. Duluth, MN 55815 8:15 a.m. Canoes/Kayaks...... 25.00 40 lbs. Gear per passenger...... FREE Windigo to Grand Portage...... 1:00 p.m. Phone: Double Kayaks...... 40.00 Additional freight...... $36.00/100 lb. FARES ONE-WAY (2:00 p.m. EDT) (218) 721-0405 Low Season Prior to 7/9 and after 8/24 Motors (under 5 hp)...... 5.00 SAME DAY ROUND-TRIP (877) 359-4753 FARES ONE-WAY Adults...... $53.00 Motors (5 hp and over)...... 15.00 Adults...... $58.00 E-mail: Grand Portage to Windigo...... $67.00 High Season 7/9 thru 8/24 70 lbs. gear per person...... FREE Children (4 thru 11 years)...... 32.00 [email protected] Children (4 thru 11 years)...... 46.00 Adults...... $63.00 Reservations Website: Grand Portage to any designated same day stop Reservations All Season A full-fare deposit is required for each www.royaleairservice.com beyond Windigo/Any designated same day stop Full payment required for confirmed reservations. Children (7 thru 11 years)...... 23.00 reservation. All canoes and kayaks require beyond Windigo to Grand Portage...... 80.00 Major credit cards accepted. Refund is 85% of Children (age 6 and under)...... FREE advance reservations. Most credit cards Children (4 thru 11 years)...... 54.00 fare, provided cancellation is received at least 2 full Boat (less than 18’1”)...... 90.00 accepted. Inter-island travel between various same day weeks prior to departure. Boat (18’1” to 20'0”)...... 140,00 Cancellations designated island stops...... 50.00 – 62.00 Miscellaneous Disabled boat (20’1” to 24’0”)...... 350.00 Water Captian’s discretion There is no refund if canceled less than 3 days Inter-island travel for child...... 34.00 - 43.00 The $4 per day National Park Service User Fee is Canoes/Kayaks (hand-loaded)...... 22.00 before sailing. Cancellations received with more Canoe, Kayak...... 36.00 collected on Sea Hunter as she sails to Isle Royale Transportation Canoes/Kayaks (over 20’0” or 90 lbs.)...... 50.00 than 3 days notice will be sent an 85% refund. 40lbs Gear per passenger...... FREE and is payable in cash only. • Parking fee • Hot on the Island Outboard Motor...... 15.00 If canceling a group of 10 or more, two weeks Air Tanks, Additional freight ...... $36.00/100 lb. coffee available • Limited snacks • Sightseeing en 100 lbs. gear per passenger...... FREE notice is required. Reservations route • Fishing poles must be in protective cases • Voyageur II Additional freight after 100 lbs...... $9.50/100wt. Miscellaneous Full payment required for confirmed reservations. Hard gear must be in securely closed packs • Fuel During its clockwise circumnavigation of the surcharge. Voyageur II GROUP RATES ONE–WAY Parking fee • Limited snacks • Freight, canoes, Major credit cards accepted. Refund is 85% of Island, the provides drop-off and pick-up services at several areas. Please refer (A party of seven or more) etc. carried for our passengers only • Due to fare, provided cancellation is received at least 2 full For Information or to their schedule and rates. Adults...... $53.00 weight restrictions, luggage limited to 70 lbs. per weeks prior to departure. Reservations Contact Children (7 thru 11 years)...... $23.00 passenger • Phone and letter reservations only Miscellaneous Grand Portage-Isle Royale • Email and faxes are for information requests • The $4 per day National Park Service User Transportation Line, Inc. Rock Harbor SPECIAL RATES only • The $4 per day National Park User Fee Fee is collected on Voyageur II as she sails P.O. Box 10529, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Ranger III Birthday Special is collected on the Queen IV as she sails to Isle Lodge to Isle Royale and is payable in cash only. • Phone: Adult round-trip of $63.00 if round-trip is Royale and is payable in cash, check, or money water taxi Parking fee • Hot coffee available • Freight (651) 653-5872 – Oct thru April scheduled between 6/11 and 6/22, Children order only. Provides drop-off and pick-up services shipments must be arranged in advance • Fuel (218) 475-0024 – May thru Oct round-trip of $23.00, if round-trip is scheduled Motor Boaters be advised that the Queen IV is between Rock Harbor and McCargoe Cove surcharge • Fishing poles must be in protective between 6/11 and 6/22 presently not equipped to carry motor boats. E-mail: on the north shore and Rock Harbor and Ranger III cases • Hard gear must be in securely closed Lodge Packages Boaters should contact the Ranger III for passage. [email protected] Malone Bay on the south shore. Opens 5/24; packs. (1, 4, or 5 night stay, lodge only with meals) Closes 9/7. For rates and further information For Information or Website: 6/4 thru 7/6...... 25% Passenger Discount, For Information or visit www.RockHarborLodge.com For contact Reservations Contact www.isleroyaleboats.com 15% lodging discount Reservations Contact information refer to page 2. The Isle Royale Line, Inc. 7/7 thru 9/6...... 20% Passenger Discount Grand Portage-Isle Royale Transportation Line, Inc. P.O. Box 24, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 10% lodging discount P.O. Box 10529, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 For reservations contact the Rock Harbor Phone: Phone: Lodge at 866-644-2003. (906) 289-4437 General (651) 653-5872 – Oct thru April Keweenaw Waterway Cruise Fax: (218) 475-0024 – May thru Oct Information (2 ½ hours) 7/11and 8/15 Depart from Hough- (906) 289-4952 • No alcohol consumption on passenger ferries. ton 1:00 p.m. E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] • Pets and wheeled devices are not allowed. Adults...... $20.00 [email protected] Website: www.isleroyaleboats.com • Wheelchairs are allowed. • Stove fuel can Children and Youth (age 1 through 15)...... $5.00 Website: be carried in approved containers on ferries, but Infants (under 1 year)...... FREE www.isleroyale.com not on the seaplane. • Lake Superior weather Reservations is cool throughout the year; for comfort bring Full payment required for confirmed reservation. a warm jacket. National Park User Fee is payable at time of departure. Major credit cards accepted. Reservations accepted on or after January 2. Cancellations Refunds, minus a 15% processing fee, if cancella- tion is received 3 days prior to sailing and tickets are returned. No refund within 3 days of sailing. Isle Royale’s Recreation Fee Program AMENITIES Free parking • Largest of the ships • Crew Fee Categories Rate and Explanation of 9 • Two decks for passenger use • Three Daily User Fee $4.00 per person per day. Children 11 staterooms available • Ranger III Grill • and under are exempt from the fee. Interpretive Programs • Backcountry Permits issued and orientation given onboard • Four (Optional): $50.00 lounges • Handicap Accessible Bathroom Individual This pass is valid from April 16 through For Information or Season Pass October 31 of the year indicated. The Reservations Contact pass covers the User Fee for the person whose signature appears on the pass. Isle Royale National Park 800 East Lakeshore Drive (Optional): $150.00 Houghton, MI 49931-1869 Season This pass is valid from April 16 through On-line Reservations Boat Rider October 31 of the year indicated. www.nps.gov/isro Pass The pass covers the User Fee for all persons onboard, when affixed to the Phone: (906) 482-0984 private boat (charters excluded). Fax: (906) 482-8753 When camping, the pass is only valid for E-mail: [email protected] passengers included in and following the Website: www.nps.gov/isro itinerary of the vessel.

2013 – Your Guide To Isle Royale National Park 11 Join the Isle Royale & Keweenaw BOOKS, MAPS & MORE Parks Association and Support Isle Your purchases help support Isle Royale National Park! Royale National Park Programs Becoming Wilderness: Nature, History, and the The Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association, in Making of Isle Royale National Park $12.95 Explore the little-known backstory of how Isle Royale became a partnership with the National Park Service, promotes the national park, and the people and politics behind the decision public’s understanding and appreciation of Isle Royale to make a remote island in Lake Superior the first wilderness National Park and Keweenaw National Historical Park national park. 99 pp. Author: Amy Tholen Baldwin through education and research. Moose: Giant of the Northern Forest. $19.95 This classic work is a celebration of the moose and this iconic By publishing and selling products about Isle Royale National animal’s place in the northern forest ecosystem. With 80 Park and Keweenaw National Historical Park, we educate people dramatic photographs of moose in their natural habitat. about these special places and raise funds that are reinvested in 144 pp. Author: Bill Silliker, Jr. the parks to support research and interpretive programs. A View from the Wolf’s Eye $12.95 Carolyn Peterson’s memoir of her 37 summers on Isle Royale Every year the Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association as wife of long-time wolf/moose researcher Rolf Peterson. An contributes approximately $25,000 in cash and in-kind aid uplifting and inspiring chronicle of day-to-day life in a very to Isle Royale National Park. special wilderness. 102 pages. Author: Carolyn Peterson Island Life: An Isle Royale Nature Guide $19.95 YOU CAN HELP.... A complete guide to the common flora and fauna of Isle Royale You can support the work of the Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks in one easy-to-use and easy-to-carry volume. Over 350 species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, trees, and flowers, each Association and our partner parks by becoming a contributing illustrated with a color photograph or drawing. 168 pages. member of our organization. Your tax-deductible contribution Authors: Ted Gostomski & Janet Marr will help us share the stories of Isle Royale National Park and Isle Royale National Park: Keweenaw National Historical Park with people of all ages, Foot Trails and Water Routes $16.95 around the world. The park’s authoritative trip-planning guide. Complete Membership levels are: descriptions for trails and waterways, including mileage, difficulty and amenities at each destination. More than 60 Life ______$1200 (Payable in 4 installments) photos and 35 detailed maps of the park’s backcountry. 4th Patron______250 Edition. 184 pages. Author: Jim DuFresne See website Sustaining ______100 for member The Wolves of Isle Royale: Supporting ______50 premiums. A Broken Balance $29.95 This classic first-hand account of the Isle Royale predator/ Household ______35 prey study is illustrated with more than 100 photographs. The Individual ______25 book reveals the true nature of the little-understood wolf and some of the secrets of this one-of-a-kind research project, now Member benefits: entering its 54th year. 192 pages. Author: Rolf Peterson · a 10% discount on all purchases from IRKPA outlets and Ecological Study of Wolves many other national park visitor centers throughout the U.S., on Isle Royale 2012-2013 $4.95 This year’s report from the winter study on Isle Royale. Includes · three issues of Wolf’s Eye newsletter, latest information on the island’s wolf and moose populations. · copies of park newspapers, The Greenstone and the Keweenaw Annual Reports from 1987-2012 also available. Authors: Rolf Peterson & John Vucetich Guide, · invitations to park programs, trips, and events, Superior Wilderness: Isle Royale National Park $16.95 · monthly e-mail park news updates. A natural history of Isle Royale for the layperson, emphasizing the ecology of the island, the relationship between its plants, Become a member today! animals and physical environment. Color photographs and an Call us at 800-678-6925, or join online at www.irkpa.org extremely readable text. Maps, photos, charts, illustrations. 171 pages. Author: Napier Shelton Wolf-Moose Snowflake T-Shirt S-XL $18.95, 2XL $20.95 George Desort’s original design of wolf and moose tracks that The Isle Royale form a snowflake! Says “Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale” and “www.irkpa.org.” Preshrunk 100% cotton in gray or royal blue. and Keweenaw Parks National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U.S.A. $14.95 Bring the fun and amazement of our national parks to kids. Association: Includes tips on exploration, information about animals, sidebars, checklists, fun facts, maps, and cool things to do. Offers books and other educational products Age 8 and up. 160 pp. in visitor centers Jr. Ranger Backpack, Hat, and Vest at Rock Harbor, High-quality Jr. Ranger products, designed with the young nature explorer in mind, complement our national parks’ Jr. Windigo, Houghton Ranger programs. and Calumet; Sturdy, feature-rich nylon backpack $24.95 Poly/cotton hat with chin strap (S, M/L) $11.95 Poly/mesh zip vest with pockets (youth S, M, L) $29.95 Rock Harbor Visitor Center Moose Flipbook $3.95 Watch a bull moose move through a forest and shake off water after a swim. Simple and fun mini-book that’s loaded with facts about these amazing creatures. Wolf flipbook is also available. Trails Illustrated Map $11.95 Topographic map includes valuable wilderness tips and Leave Produces park signs No Trace guidelines, along with updated trails, trailheads, points of interest, campgrounds, and much more. Printed on and brochures; T S T I O N P R D U C A S O C I A R K S A W P A L E & K W N A I S L E R O Y waterproof, tear-resistant material with a plastic coating with one half of the island on each side. Measures 4” x 9” folded and 38” x 25” fully opened. Scale = 1:50,000. Updated 2006. NOAA Lake Charts $22.50 Brochures Official navigation charts for Isle Royale, Lake Superior, Grand Portage, the Great Lakes, Keweenaw Peninsula, and Portage Canal. Soundings in feet. Folded or rolled. Add $4.00 for mailing tube if rolled. Exploring Isle Royale DVD $21.95 This orientation video produced by the National Park Service Conducts field trips shows how to best enjoy the island’s many attributes, including its and workshops; trails, lakes, and campsites. Winner of the 1995 Michigan Outdoor Writers Association Best Outdoor Travel Program. 28 minutes. Isle Royale Botany Workshop Special Value Package Hiking & Canoeing Package $29.00 Includes the Trails Illustrated map, the book Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails and Water Routes, and the park checklists of birds, mammals, and rocks. Provides funding for Shipping Charges/US Mail: www.irkpa.org Up to $5.00 $3.00 Isle Royale’s Artist-in- 800-678-6925 $5.01 – $10.00 $4.00 Residence Program. $10.01 – $20.00 $5.00 IRKPA members receive a $20.01 – $30.00 $7.00 $30.01 – $50.00 $8.00 Isle Royale 10% Discount on all purchases! $50.01 – $75.00 $9.00 Artists in Residence Visit our sales outlets at Isle Royale National Park visitor Over $75.00 free centers on the waterfront in Houghton, Michigan, Priority Mail: Add $4.00 and on the island at Rock Harbor and Windigo. Additional Charges outside U.S.

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