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Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:48 pm
by treeplanter
Not sure what to make of this article. Sounds like closing the park for 2020 is a possibility.
https://www.mininggazette.com/news/2020 ... Ne3Iu_F2Nw
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:21 am
by hooky
Sure sounds like it.
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:15 pm
by treeplanter
They said they'd make up their minds by May 1st. So maybe we'll find out this week.
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 8:26 am
by kenlarson
Isle Royale is Closed Through June 14, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,,Isle Royale is Closed Through June 14, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to COVID-19, through June 14, 2020, Isle Royale and its surrounding islands are closed to all visitors. All islands reopen June 15, 2020. The Houghton Visitor Center is scheduled to reopen May 18, 2020.
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 3:26 pm
by treeplanter
I noticed the Park Service has updated their website. The Houghton Visitors Center is closed until further notice and will not be opening on May 18th. "The closure will be evaluated daily as conditions evolve."
https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 4:41 pm
by backwoods doc
Rock Harbor Lodge and Windigo store/cabins still slated to open on June 26.
https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ ... -lodge.htm
The Ranger III is purportedly beginning service on June 30.
https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ ... ctions.htm
But new ferry reservations out of Grand Portage were put on hold almost 2 weeks ago, pending a decision by the NPS.
https://www.isleroyaleboats.com/updates.html
Fingers crossed for our planned trip the third week of July...
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 12:31 pm
by treeplanter
Michigan's Governor has just released new regulations for the U.P. and Northern Lower Peninsula. Restaurants and bars can reopen on Friday, May 22nd (following safety protocols). Hopefully it will encourage the Park Service to go forward with their reopening plans.
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 7:45 am
by treeplanter
Looks like Isle Royale is closed until further notice. No ferry service, no lodging at Rock Harbor in 2020. Not sure about Windigo. Or if you take your own boat. Here's the details:
https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ ... bXxdkzxBfA
Re: Isle Royale Closed for 2020?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 9:07 am
by kolo
Looks like Isle Royale is closed until further notice. No ferry service, no lodging at Rock Harbor in 2020. Not sure about Windigo. Or if you take your own boat. Here's the details:
https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ ... bXxdkzxBfA
Without ferry service, I guess my planned canoe trip to Isle Royale has been lengthened now, in paddling to the island! Just kidding!
