Sand Point Road Closed 10/1-10/14
Sand Point Road will be closed at the park boundary from October 1 until October 14.
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NPS sources checked 10/3/2026, 2:02:54 PM Eastern
Travel Alerts & Closures
CHECK BEFORE DEPARTUREHarmful Algal Blooms Occurring in Lake Richie and Intermediate Lake
Blooms are tested for toxin levels and monitored. Toxin levels are consistently low on Isle Royale. It is not recommended to filter water in any areas where there is surface scum, strong odors, or other evidence of a significant bloom. Blooms move around depending on wind and rain – filter water from places where blooms are not present or a different water source. It is low risk to filter water from relatively clear areas of an impacted water source.
Official NPS sourceAll Backpacks Must be in Storage Area at Three Mile and Rock Harbor.
All backpacks must be stored in backpack storage areas at Three Mile and Rock Harbor campgrounds. All food and scented items are to be in the Food Storage Lockers. Containers should be kept in the Food Storage Locker when space allows or near the Food Storage Locker, do not store in tents.
Official NPS sourceFood Storage Regulations in Effect
Proper food storage is required on Isle Royale. All food, trash, scented items, cooking supplies, cooking utensils, and fish/fish parts must be stored properly. To learn more about food storage and to learn how to properly store your food, trash, and scented items, click "more."
Official NPS sourceTrails Not Maintained During Winter
Trails at River Raisin National Battlefield Park are not maintained during winter months. Please use caution.
Official NPS sourceMunising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.
Official NPS sourceIsland Mine Campground Stream Low
The stream has very little water flow. Campers should bring enough water to Island Mine or plan on collecting water along your route.
Official NPS sourceTrail Alerts
Trail closures are reported to the North Country Trail Association. Go to their Trail Alerts page for the latest information.
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Latest NPS News
Browse the archiveIsle Royale National Park Seeks Commercial Use Authorization Applications for 2027 Operating Season
Isle Royale National Park will accept applications for one-year Commercial Use Authorization for the 2027 operating season from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30.
Official NPS sourceSand Point Road to Close October 1 -14 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from October 1 until October 14 for a culvert replacement project.
Official NPS sourceMunising Falls Trail Construction Contract Awarded
The National Park Service has awarded a $2.8 million contract to McKenzie Construction and Site Development, LLC (Washington, D.C.) to repair and replace the Munising Falls Trail and improve accessibility to the lower Munising Falls overlook in compliance with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standards.
Official NPS sourceIsle Royale Closes Tent and Group Campsites at Four Campgrounds
Isle Royale National Park is closing some tent and group campsites due to continued wolf activity. Starting August 28 and continuing until the park closes on October 31, tent and group campsites and hammock use will be prohibited at Three Mile, Daisy Farm, Moskey Basin and Caribou Island.
Official NPS sourceCelebrate America’s Story at Keweenaw National Historical Park During National Park Week, Aug. 22-30
Keweenaw National Historical Park is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Events and activities will incorporate the 2026 National Park Week theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks.
Official NPS sourceMellon Fellow Presentation at Keweenaw National Historical Park
Keweenaw National Historical Park will host a free program exploring how public history can broaden our understanding of what constituted an industrial landscape on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at its visitor center.
Official NPS sourceJoin Family Day Aboard Ranger III, Thursday, August 20
Isle Royale National Park and Kaleidoscope invite families with children age 15 or younger to enjoy a free cruise on the Keweenaw waterway on Aug. 20, during Ranger III Family Day.
Official NPS sourceIsle Royale Closes Duncan Narrows Campground Until End of July
Isle Royale National Park closed Duncan Narrows Campground for the second time this month following increased wolf activity at campsites due to improperly stored food. The closure runs from July 13 to July 31, with the possibility of an extension if necessary.
Official NPS sourceIsle Royale Closes Tent and Group Campsites at Three Mile Campground
Isle Royale National Park is temporarily closing individual tent and group campsites and prohibiting tent and hammock use at Three Mile Campground for the safety of our visitors. Off-trail camping zones surrounding Three Mile Campground will also be closed. The shelters at the campground will remain open. The closure begins on July 9 and continues through July 31.
Official NPS sourceSand Point Road Closure Postponed
The planned closure of Sand Point Road has been postponed until further notice because of unexpected project delays. Sand Point Road and the beach remain open and accessible.
Official NPS sourcePublic Invited to Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Meeting
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. on July 14. The meeting will be held in-person at Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters building, located at 25970 Red Jacket Road. This is the corner of Red Jacket Road and Hwy. US-41 in Calumet.
Official NPS sourceSand Point Road to Close July 8 - 17 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from Wednesday, July 8 until Friday, July 17, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may be extended if additional time is needed to complete the work.
Official NPS sourceMiners Falls Trail Reopens Today
The Miners Falls Trail at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reopened today, June 26, after a temporary closure on June 23–25 for necessary boring work. The trail will remain open through June 28 before closing again on June 29 through July 2, as crews continue soil boring near the viewing platforms.
Official NPS sourceMiners Falls Trail to Temporarily Close June 23-25, 2026
The Miners Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be temporarily closed to all visitors from Tuesday, June 23 until Thursday, June 25.
Official NPS sourcePictured Rocks National Lakeshore Postpones Prescribed Fire
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Postpones Prescribed Fire
Official NPS sourceIsle Royale Announces Keweenaw Waterway Cruises Aboard Ranger III
Join Isle Royale National Park aboard RANGER III for a summer 2026 Keweenaw Waterway Cruise.
Official NPS sourcePrescribed Fire Planned for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire in the Miners Beach area of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The prescribed fire is expected to take place no later than June 30, 2026. Weather conditions will determine the specific day. Once burning begins, closures are expected to last one to two days.
Official NPS sourcePictured Rocks National Lakeshore Seeks Public Review of Draft Accessibility Plan
The National Park Service has completed an evaluation of accessibility across Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore—including restrooms, walkways, interpretive exhibits, ranger programs, and other visitor services. Park staff now invite the public to review the draft Accessibility Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Official NPS sourceUpcoming NPS Events
NEXT 90 DAYSGeology Walking Tour
Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.
Official NPS sourceMarsh Trail Walk
Join rangers for a guided walk through the Sand Point Marsh and discover what makes this ecosystem special. Program travels on a half-mile wheelchair accessible boardwalk. Meet at the Sand Point Marsh Trailhead along Sand Point Rd
Official NPS sourceNorth Country Trail Guided Hike
Meet at the Munising Falls Visitor Center to join a ranger for a hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Along the way, we’ll stop at four locations to explore how landscapes are living records of both natural and human history. By learning to read the clues left behind, we can better understand the people who came before us, the ways they worked and lived on this land, and the natural forces that continue to shape this place today. This hike is a 1-mile out and back route. It begins with a steady incline and, depending on conditions, may be muddy with exposed roots and rocks. Parts of the trail travel along the top of a bluff, so please use caution and watch your footing throughout the hike.
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National Parks & Federal Sites
6 DESTINATIONSNational Park
Isle Royale
Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.
MichiganNational Historical Park
Keweenaw
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities. Though the mines have since closed, their mark is still visible on the land and people.
MichiganNational Scenic Trail
North Country
Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams from glaciers 10,000 years before. Clear-flowing water, red/gold of autumn, a fairyland of snow, open prairies, and distant horizons paint the land. Historic sites along the way tell how America settled and grew as a nation. From North Dakota to Vermont, adventure is never far away.
Michigan · Minnesota · New York · North Dakota · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Vermont · WisconsinNational Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound.
MichiganNational Battlefield Park
River Raisin
River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath. Battles that resulted in the greatest victory for Tecumseh’s Confederation and the British and the greatest defeat for the U.S. The aftermath led to U.S. Indian laws that forced the removal, relocation, and assimilation of native nations, an aftermath that continues today.
MichiganNational Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.
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