Partners

Concessions/Store Partners

Copper Harbor, MI

QUEEN IV

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

Hubbell, MI

Seaplane Transportation

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

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.

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.

Grand Portage, MN

SEA HUNTER III

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

Grand Portage, MN

VOYAGEUR II

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

 

Community Partners

Copper Country Community Arts Center

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

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.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

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

Michigan Technological University

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

National Parks of Lake Superior

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

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

ROALPS

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

IRFFA

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

WisCorps

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

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

Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring

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

Michigan Technological University

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