The park was established in 1940 and over 99% of land in Isle Royale is designated wilderness. The park is located in Lake Superior's northwest corner and is nearly in Canadian and Minnesota waters.

More than 4,200 deaths were reported at national parks from 2007 to June 2024. Here's what we know about the deaths that have ...

KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI -- They died in a remote backcountry campground. It’s a place surrounded by wilderness in a national park ...

A hiker suffered sudden medical complications and died Monday at Isle Royale National Park, Authorities said Wednesday. An unidentified 37-year-old woman from Battle Creek, Michigan, lost her life ...

The investigation is continuing into the deaths of two campers on Isle Royale National Park. In a press release, the National Park Service is referring to the deceased as “unidentified campers.” ...

Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. National Park Service “As her condition deteriorated, she was eventually unable to walk, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing,” the statement continued.

The woman, 37, was hiking at Isle Royale National Park with her partner when she experienced "medical complications," the ...

Backpackers contacted Michigan State Police through a delayed 911 text, which was forwarded to the park's dispatch center. A park ranger and EMTs found the woman and her group Monday evening and ...

A 37-year-old Battle Creek woman died while hiking near Lake LeSage at Isle Royale National Park late ... she was eventually unable to walk, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing, according ...

The woman, 37, was hiking at Isle Royale National Park with her partner when she experienced "medical complications," the National Park Service said.