On this day in 1940, Isle Royale was established as a national park. It consists of one large island and over 200 smaller islands in Lake Superior, accessible only by boat or float plane. The park's isolation and natural beauty provide a habitat for timber wolves and moose. The waters of Isle Royale also contain several well-preserved shipwrecks, thanks to the area's harsh weather and cold, fresh water.
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On this day in 1940 Isle Royale was established as a national park. It’s made up of one large island and over 200 smaller islands in Lake Superior and is only accessible by boat or float plane. The combination of its protected isolation, its wilderness value, and natural beauty provide a habitat for an assortment of wildlife. The park is home to both timber wolf and moose populations, which are studied by scientists investigating predator/prey relationships.
Within the waters of Isle Royale National Park are several shipwrecks. The area’s notoriously harsh weather, dramatic underwater topography, the island’s central location on historic shipping routes, and the cold, fresh water have resulted in largely intact, well-preserved wrecks throughout the park.