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Join Family Day Aboard Ranger III, Thursday, August 21, 2025

August 5, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

Multiple children on the upper deck of a ferry looking at the water. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

On August 21, 2025, join Isle Royale National Park and Kaleidoscope for Ranger III Family Day. Families with children 15 or younger may reserve space aboard one of two, 45-minute scheduled waterway cruises. Ranger III will travel into Portage Lake and back during the trip.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Confirm whether your planned visit requires a reservation, ticket or permit, and check the official availability and fees before booking.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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