Isle Royale National Park is a 45-mile-long island of pristine wilderness located in Lake Superior. The park is isolated and can only be accessed by boat or seaplane. Needless to say, this national park is not crowded! Annual visitation is around 25,000. Isle Royale National Park is open seasonally from mid-April through October. Getting to… Continue reading Find Solitude in Isle Royale National Park
Voyageurs National Park is in northern Minnesota, near the Canadian border. The park boasts over 218,000 acres of pristine lakes, forests, and waterways. Visitors from the US typically come to Voyageurs via Minnesota Highway 53. It is a four-hour drive north of Minneapolis. There are 4 major lakes in Voyageurs National Park: Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan,… Continue reading Traverse Historic Highways in Voyageurs National Park
Attendance, thus crowds, at national parks varies widely. Here, I'm highlighting some of the least visited national parks. Redwood National Park Last year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the most visited national park, with nearly 13 million visitors. In contrast, the National Park of American Samoa had fewer than 2000 guests. Great Smoky Mountains… Continue reading 7 of the Least Visited National Parks
The North Shore of Lake Superior is dotted with picturesque waterfalls, sensational hikes, and sweeping views. Fortunately, you can experience all 3 at Gooseberry Falls State Park. Gooseberry Falls State Park is on Scenic Highway 61 on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is only 39 miles northeast of Duluth, MN. Aside from Gooseberry… Continue reading Gooseberry Falls State Park
