Wolf-Moose Research:
50 Years on Isle Royale
Tour Description
Come experience the wonder of the world's largest freshwater sea and its island wilderness national park, in this unique ecology research tour. Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, ever-changing weather, a cool climate, crystal clear waters, and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. Along with its amazing natural history, Isle Royale also has a fascinating human history. Its past relationship with Lake Superior shipping, one time industrial fishery, and how it came to be one of our national treasures, is a story worth hearing. Each day on Isle Royale is filled with top-notch naturalists, free time activities, and lots of fun.
ParkScapes Highlights
Isle Royale National Park This road-less paradise is accessible only by boat or float plane, and has maintained a biological and ecological uniqueness that has earned it the coveted International Biosphere Reserve status. The island contains a multitude of stunning features from beautiful bays and harbors to sparkling lakes and rivers, approximately 700 varieties of plant life to 200 species of birds.
Isle Royale Institute A joint partnership of the National Park Service, Michigan Tech University, and the University of Minnesota Duluth—the institute is the site of the world's longest running wolf/moose interaction study and many other scientific inquiries into how the natural world works.
Expert Ecology Guides Learn wildlife & ecology research as you conduct field studies with guides, who bring an in-depth knowledge of park ecology from direct experience with the Isle Royale Institute.
Comfortable Lodging Tour lodging includes the scenic, lakeside Rock Harbor Lodge—the only commercial lodging in this sparsely populated national park.
