- State: MI
- NPCA Region: Midwest
- Est. Date: 1931
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This rugged, roadless island is the largest wilderness area in Michigan. See moose, beavers, foxes, snowshoe hares, loons, osprey, bats, and other animals without the interruption of cars and other aspects of modern civilization. Try hiking sections of the popular Greenstone Ridge Trail, the longest and highest ridge on the island and access point for many of the campsites, to experience a cross-section of the park’s untamed habitat.
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Press Release
Great Lakes National Parks Lead in Restoration, Benefits Largest Fresh Water System on the Planet
New NPCA report highlights successful restoration efforts in and around 10 national parks and the need for increased federal funding.
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Greetings from Isle Royale National Park
Well, you can't really say "Greetings From..." You have to say "Greetings After Being There," because Isle Royale National Park doesn't dignify internet coverage. And that's the point of being on Isle Royale. I could write about this place being unique because it's 99% wilderness. Or the incongruence of this…
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Read more about Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Fact Sheet Great Lakes Restoration Initiative The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a federal funded program that was launched in 2010 to accelerate efforts to restore and protect the Great Lakes – the largest fresh water system in the world.
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It is a National Treasure you can't put a price on! — Beth A. Oliver
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Read more about New Wolf Pups at Isle Royale National Park a Promising Sign
Press Release New Wolf Pups at Isle Royale National Park a Promising Sign As wolves bounce back after nearly disappearing from the park, their presence as a predator on the island will help all wildlife thrive at Isle Royale.
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Regional Events Park Talks Join our NPCA community for virtual "Park Talks" to learn about our work and ways you can get involved.
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Read more about New Wolves Helping to Restore Balance at Isle Royale National Park, Moose Numbers Down
Press Release New Wolves Helping to Restore Balance at Isle Royale National Park, Moose Numbers Down For the first time in nearly a decade, Isle Royale's skyrocketing moose population has declined.
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Read more about Wolves on the Rise at Isle Royale
Blog Post Wolves on the Rise at Isle Royale Researchers study the effects of 12 new wolves on this remote island park.
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Read more about Annual Study Finds Moose Population Still on the Rise at Isle Royale National Park
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Read more about More Wolves Coming Soon to Isle Royale National Park
Press Release More Wolves Coming Soon to Isle Royale National Park National Park Service announced the first phase of its plans to introduce wolves at Isle Royale.
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Report Wolves at Isle Royale: Scientist Letter In October 2015, a group of almost 50 scientists sent National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis a letter urging NPS to “take immediate action to bolster the population of wolves on Isle Royale. Wolves play an important role in ecosystems through their predatory activities.”
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