With its abundance of national parks, lakeshores and scenic trails, Michigan didn’t earn its tourism moniker “Pure Michigan” without merit. Blessed with forests, lakes, beaches and more, the state’s national parks provide year-round outdoor recreation, whether it’s kayaking in July or cross-country skiing in January. It’s also bordered by all but one of the Great Lakes (Lake Ontario), which means beaches galore.
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Isle Royale National Park
A national park since 1940, this island in Lake Superior is among the least-visited, due to its remoteness and short season (April 15 to November 1). Arrivals are only possible via ferry (from Houghton, Michigan, aboard Ranger III; Copper Harbor, Michigan, aboard Isle Royale Queen IV; or Grand Portage, Minnesota, via Voyageur II or Sea Hunter III), seaplane (through Grand Marais, Minnesota, with Isle Royale Seaplanes) or private boat. Cars are not allowed, which might make unseasoned campers a bit nervous, but it’s also because there are no paved roads. Some visitors stay at Rock Harbor Lodge (features two restaurants) or Windigo Camper Cabins (rustic one-room cabins with an outdoor grill). For a deeper immersion, there’s backpack camping, utilizing lean-to shelters and bringing in your own food. Kayakers and canoers find bliss here, although waters can be rough (and cold). Moose sightings are frequent.
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