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Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes (3rd edition)

Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes (3rd edition)

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Author: Jim Dufresne
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 223972

Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd Rev
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6

ISBN: 0898867924
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.749970443
EAN: 9780898867923
ASIN: 0898867924

Publication Date: September 2002
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Book Description
Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior offers a unique wilderness experience. Unlike many national parks where tourists spend only a few hours gazing at the sights, Isle Royale visitors stay in the park for an average of four days. Each year about 17,000 people journey to this magnificent landscape, drawn by its half-million acres of remote trails and its delightful chain of a dozen lakes. Animal sightings are plentiful; the island is home to everything from beavers to loons, moose to wolves.

Readers will find this book a key reference in planning a trip to the island. Individual route listings include terrain, distance, highlights of the route, input and output sites, and the amenities available at each destination. Introductory material covers the park's campgrounds and shelter, wildlife, fishing spots, portage system, history, access, and data.

Jim DuFresne first explored Isle Royale when he was nine years old and has more than five decades of experience on the island. While writing the third edition of this book, DuFresne chose to journey on foot, crossing many of the park's 165 miles of trails with just a backpack. An avid hiker who has trekked around the world, DuFresne has written more than 15 guidebooks, including titles for Alaska, New Zealand, Australia, and Nepal.


Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide Book   April 22, 2008
A must have for everyone going to Isle Royale. Of course, it is the best book until I write one.


5 out of 5 stars Great Book to Plan a Trip to Isle Royale   February 24, 2008
I am planning a trip to Isle Royale and couldn't find much information searching the web. My friend and I are debating whether to make the trip a hiking trip, a canoe trip, or a packraft trip. Whatever we choose, this book provides enough information to make any of these trips will be successful. One thing is for sure, the book inspires you to plan multiple trips.


4 out of 5 stars good preparation   February 20, 2007
This book helped me prepare for my first backpacking experience at Isle Royale. I was able to plan my routes and camping areas and knew what to expect as far as climate conditions, wildlife, and overall options of the park. It gave me realistic expectations and advice that definitely helped me to enjoy my Isle Royale experience.


5 out of 5 stars Great info for newbies to the island   January 5, 2007
I have never been to Isle Royale and this book did a fantastic job talking not only about the trails at the park, but also the history too. The author goes into detail about the 3 main trails and gives good descriptions about what you'll experience while hiking. He also rates the trails for difficulty which helped me in planning my trip.

This is a great book to pick up if you've never been there as it has a wealth of good information for you to plan your initial visit to Isle Royale. I know I can't wait!!!



5 out of 5 stars Good trip planning resource   August 19, 2005
I used this book to plan my last trip to Isle Royale and found the author's descriptions to be very complete and accurate. I am planning to return to a different part of the island this year and have little doubt that this book will be right on the mark again.

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