우수한 호수 주변 최고의 가족 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

Windigo serves as a key entry point on the western end of Isle Royale National Park, offering essential services and resources for visitors. Located near the ferry dock, it houses the National Park Service Visitor Center, where you can obtain permits, check trail conditions, and learn about the island’s unique ecosystem. The center is open seasonally, typically from late spring to early fall. For those beginning a hike, Windigo provides a last chance to stock up on basic necessities. The Windigo Store offers limited supplies, including snacks, fuel canisters, and some camping gear, though it’s best to arrive well-prepared. There are also potable water refill stations, making it a convenient place to top up before heading into the backcountry. Whether you’re starting a trek along the Greenstone Ridge Trail or just stopping by, Windigo is an important hub for visitors exploring Isle Royale’s remote wilderness.

Every time I walk past this cedar tree, I am amazed by its determination to thrive. From a certain angle, the tree appears to be sitting on a boulder, slumped down with its roots down like legs alongside it.

In years gone by, a column or stack of granite rose from the lake, connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge at its top. However, sometime before 2014, the bridge collapsed, and the entire stack fell into the lake in 2019. I have attached my most recent photo of the stack, taken on June 9, 2017, two years before its collapse in 2019.

The cliff face of Shovel Point is a popular destination for rock climbers. There are three sets of permanent climbing anchors affixed to the granite rock for climbers to secure their climbing ropes. This is the third set.

The cliff face of Shovel Point is a popular destination for rock climbers. There are three sets of permanent climbing anchors affixed to the granite rock for climbers to secure their climbing ropes. This is the second set.

The cliff face of Shovel Point is a popular destination for rock climbers. There are three sets of permanent climbing anchors affixed to the granite rock for climbers to secure their climbing ropes. This is the first set.

Here you can explore the westernmost point of the Great Lakes and look out across the mighty expanse of Lake Superior. There is a carriage road, paved bike path, and boardwalk that all run in parallel along the shore from Duluth to the northern lighthouse pier.

Incredible views of the grand lighthouse of Split Rock. On the edge of the cliff overlooking Lake Superior the Lighthouse is a historic monument worthwhile visiting.