Isle Royale National Park

CCC Feats: Isle Royale National Park

When the first Civilian Conservation Corps crews arrived on Isle Royale in 1935, the understanding was that the young men would help transform most of the island into a national park. Along the way, they got a quick course in firefighting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2023 2:45am

Five Parks Along Lake Superior Plan To Go Carbon Free

Five units of the National Park System that ring Lake Superior hope to be able to go completely carbon-free by TK under an ambitious plan supported by the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation.

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By NPT Staff - February 1st, 2023 2:30am

Isle Royale National Park Releases Plan To Manage Cultural Resources

Clambering about Isle Royale, a slender, nearly 50-mile strip of wilderness in Lake Superior, Fred Dustin found himself stumbling upon one ancient copper pit after another.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 22nd, 2023 2:45am

It's Going To Be A Little More Expensive to Reach Isle Royale National Park Next Year

Ranger III, the National Park Service’s ferry to and from Isle Royale, is increasing its fares for 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - December 21st, 2022 8:01am

It Might Cost More To Take Ranger III To Isle Royale In 2023

If you're planning to ride Ranger III to Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior next year, it might cost you a little more than it did this year.

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By Compiled From N... - October 26th, 2022 2:30am

Wilderness Stewardship Plan Being Developed For Isle Royale National Park

Staff at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan are crafting a Wilderness Stewardship Plan to outline strategies for preserving wilderness character, including the treatment of cultural resources in wilderness.

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By NPT Staff - October 22nd, 2022 2:45am

Wildfire At Isle Royale Causes Trail And Campground Closures

Early in the afternoon on Saturday, August 13, 2022, Isle Royale National Park staff received reports of a plume of smoke coming from an apparent wildfire burning in the area of Three Mile campground, prompting trail and campground closures.

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By Compiled From N... - August 14th, 2022 3:00pm

Aramark To Acquire Forever Resorts National Park Operations

A consolidation of national park concessions operators is underway, with word that Aramark has signed an agreement to acquire destination properties managed by Forever Resorts.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2022 2:30am

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New Documentary Examines Wolves Of Isle Royale National Park

How Isle Royale National Park's wolves form new packs, how researchers capture individual wolves for research, and what they learn from that research, is laid out in a documentary film released by the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation.

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By NPT Staff - February 6th, 2022 2:30am

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Traveler Special Report: Measuring Successes Against Invasive Species

While invasive plant, animal, and fish species are attacking the National Park System, there are some success stories to note in the battle.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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