The park is accessible only by boat or seaplane, which limits the number of visitors and maintains its pristine environment. The main entry points are from Houghton and Copper Harbor in Michigan, or Grand Portage in Minnesota.
The park consists of Isle Royale, the largest island in Lake Superior, along with over 400 smaller islands.
The park features dense forests, rugged shoreline, inland lakes, and wetlands, creating a variety of habitats for wildlife and plants.
Isle Royale is famous for its predator-prey relationship between wolves and moose, which has been studied for over 50 years. The dynamics of these populations are fascinating and crucial to the park’s ecosystem.
Due to its remote location and limited accessibility, Isle Royale offers a rare sense of solitude and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
The ongoing wolf and moose study, along with other research projects, contribute to understanding and conserving the park’s unique ecological dynamics.