Visitors are drawn to this secluded get-away spot by its beauty, solitude and opportunity to get close to nature. Here are a few things you may want to do while here. See the Calendar Page for complete details. Children 6 to 12 years old can participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Check at any Isle Royale National Park Visitor Center for details.
Children can graduate in one full day.
There are nearly 170 trails on the islands. There are many different wildflowers, orchids and trees as well as wildlife on the island. See the Hiking Page for details. Along harbors, bays, lake shores, swamps, moist places inland. Sparingly on drier sites, prefers alkaline soil Common Paper Birch Successful species on all parts of the island Very common Quaking Aspen Successful species on all parts of the island Very common Red Pine Scattered in a few small stands on dry sites Scattered Tamarack Swamps, Bogs Formerly common, now scarce White Pine Scattered throughout island.