Partners

Concessions/Store Partners

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  Copper Harbor, MI

  QUEEN IV

  The ISLE ROYALE QUEEN IV passenger ferry operates between Copper Harbor, MI and Rock Harbor, MI.

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  Hubbell, MI

  Seaplane Transportation

  Isle Royale Seaplanes provide daily flights from Hubbell, MI to Windigo and Rock Harbor.

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  Houghton, MI

  Rock Harbor Lodge - Forever Resorts

  Rock Harbor Lodge is the concessionaire operating most lodging, marina, shopping, and food services on the island. Photo Courtesy Alan West.

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  Houghton, MI

  Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association

  IRKPA is a member-supported, nonprofit cooperating association that supports Isle Royale in many ways. Photo Courtesy Alison Pontynen.

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  Grand Portage, MN

  SEA HUNTER III

  The SEA HUNTER III passenger ferry operates between Grand Portage, MN to Windigo, MI.

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  Grand Portage, MN

  VOYAGEUR II

  The VOYAGEUR II passenger ferry operates from Grand Portage, MN, to Windigo and Rock Harbor, MI.

 

Community Partners

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  Copper Country Community Arts Center

  The CCCAC supports the Isle Royale Artist-in-Residence and Teen Artist Exploration program. Photo Courtesy Bonnie Loukus.

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  Grand Portage Band

  The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have used Isle Royale for generations & continue to support us today. Photo Lynette Potvin.

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  Keweenaw National Historical Park

  A national park unit found in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan celebrating the region's copper mining history.

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  Michigan Technological University

  Michigan Tech and Isle Royale collaborate on several long-term and short-term research and learning projects. Photo Courtesy Michigan Tech.

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  National Parks of Lake Superior

  The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation helps support Isle Royale. Photo Courtesy Molly Cooper.

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  Isle Royale Boaters Association (IRBA)

  Isle Royale Boaters Association (IRBA) represents the interests of boaters, improve island facilities, and combat invasive species.

 

Partners in Preservation

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  ROALPS

  Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society (ROALPS), a volunteer group working to restore the lighthouse and open its doors to the public.

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  IRFFA

  Isle Royale Families & Friends Association (IRFFA) work to preserve over 100 years of the history and culture of Isle Royale National Park.

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  WisCorps

  WisCorps is a youth and young adult conservation organization that promotes land stewardship through service.

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  Old Northwest Historic Preservation

  Each year, crews of 5 to 7 individuals spend weeks in June repairing roofs, shoring up foundations, refurbishing, painting and more.

 

Partners in Research

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  Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring

  The Great Lakes Inventory and Monitoring Network is a NPS network that brings enhanced scientific capacity to 9 parks sites.

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  Michigan Technological University

  Michigan Tech and Isle Royale collaborate on several long-term and short-term research and learning projects. Photo Courtesy Michigan Tech.