Transportation
Isle Royale Queen III - Boat from Copper Harbor, Michigan to Rock Harbor on Isle Royale.  Phone: 906-289-4437.
Voyager II and Wenonah - Boat from Grand Portage, Minnesota to Isle Royale.  Phone: 715-392-2100 or 888-746-2305.
Ranger III - Boat from Houghton / Hancock, Michigan to Rock Harbor on Isle Royale.  Phone: 906-482-0984.
Royale Air Service - Seaplane service from Houghton to Windigo or Rock Harbor.  Phone: 877-FLY- ISLE (359-4753).

Reference
FAQ on official Isle Royale site - Frequently Asked Questions as compiled by the park service.
Travel Guide on official Isle Royale site - A printable travel guide with key contacts and information put together by the park service.
Detailed Map of the island - scan of a the map produced by the park service on the University of Texas web site.  A downloadable "pdf" map is available through the IRNP website or, IRNHA website.
Online Topographic Map - this link will take you to a topographic map of the island at Topozone.com.
Mileage Chart of Trails - Chart I made with trail mileages from campground to campground.  Check it out.
My Backpacking List - My list with a description of each item.  Includes manufacturer, weight, cost and supplier.
Greenstone Paper - The paper published by the IRNHA that is handed out when you visit the island.  It contains a map, boat schedules, campsites and current information on the park for the current year.  The file is in PDF format.
Sunrise/Sunset and Moonrise Moonset table - A site with a table based on your location.  Very handy.
Aurora Forecast - A site from the University of Alaska that predicts the occurence of the northern lights.  It includes a mailing list that will automatically let you know when activity is seen so, you can know ahead of time.
Visitation Spreadsheet - A chart I made of the visitation by month for the last 10 years.
Drinking Water Information - Page by the Park Service regarding drinking water on the island.

Weather
Weather - Site with current conditions and up to date 10-day forecast for the island from Intellicast.
Weather Channel Forecast - 10 day forecast for Grand Portage from the Weather Channel's website.
Climate Table on official Isle Royale site - Table of average temperatures and precipitation for the Grand Portage area as compiled by the Park Service.
Weather Station at Passage Island - From the NOAA/National Weather Service National Data Buoy Center.
Weather Station at Rock of Ages - From the NOAA/National Weather Service National Data Buoy Center.
Marquette NWS Isle Royale Specific Forcast - Text based forecast.

Cities
Copper Harbor:
Copper Harbor - Official site for the city of Copper Harbor, Michigan.
Bella Vista Motel - Phone: 906-289-4213.
Fort Wilkins State Park Campground, Copper Harbor - Located just outside of Copper Harbor near the historic fort and lighthouse.  Phone: 906-289-4215.
The Harbor Haus Restaurant, Copper Harbor - Nice German restaurant in Copper Harbor.  Phone: 906-289-4502.
Keewenaw Adventure Company - Will rent Kayaks to take to the island.  Phone number is: 906-289-4303.
King Copper Motel - Located near the boat dock.  There is one unit by the parking and another right on the harbor.  This is where I have stayed.  Phone:  800-833-2470 or 906-289-4214.
The Laughing Loon-Crafts of the North - Nice shop with some interesting souveneers from the area.  Phone: 906-289-4813.
Mariner North Restaurant - A nice restaurant and pub in Copper Harbor.  Phone: 888-626-6784.
Minnetonka Motel & Sauna - Not only a Hotel and gift shop but, a sauna for after a long hike.  I've never tried it but, it sure is tempting!  Phone: 800-433-2770.
The Tamarack Inn - A restaurant located right at the light downtown.  Nice place for breakfast.  Phone: 906-289-4522.

Grand Marais:
Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888-922-5000.
Bear Track Outfitters - General outfitting for purchase and renting (including Canoes and Kayaks).  Phone: 1-800-795-8068 or 218-387-1162.
Superior Coastal Sports (used to be Cascade Kayaks) - Rent Kayaks for taking to the island.  Phone number is: 800-720-2809 or, 218-387-2360.
Sivertson Gallery "Art of the North" - Located in Grand Marais and Duluth.  It was founded by Howard Sivertson, a descendant of an Isle Royale commercial fishing family.  Features his paintings and books, artwork from Lake Superior and Alakan Eskimo and, Canadian Inuit art.  Phone: 1-888-880-4369 or 1-888-815-5814.

Grand Portage:
Grand Portage - Official site for the city of Grand Portage, Minnesota.
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino - Located on the bay near the Wenonah boat dock and 5 minutes from the Voyageur dock.  This is where I have always stayed.  They have a nice restaurant and bar.  Phone: 218-475-2401 or, 800-543-1384.
Grand Portage National Monument - Park service site for the national monument in Grand Portage.  Phone: 218-387-2788.
Grand Portage State Park - Home to Minnesota's highest waterfall.  There is no camping available there though.  Phone: (218)
    475-2360
All-Out Charters And Marine Services - Provides charter service out of Grand Portage.  Run by Captain Don Szczech.  Email: wrench528@worldnet.att.net.
C.R. Magney State Park - Located about 15 miles south of the Grand Portage Marina.  The camping is reasonable, pretty and, they even have showers.  Phone: 218-387-3039.
Happy Time Tours - There is a free shuttle bus available from Thunder Bay and Duluth for patrons of the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino.  I have not used them but, it says on the website it is available or phone: 807-473-1297.  They also offer bus service for non-patrons for a fee.
Ryden's - Located about 5 minutes from Grand Portage near the Canadian border.  They have a store, rooms and a nice little restaurant.  Phone: 218-475-2330.

Houghton/Hancock:
Houghton - Official site for the city of Houghton, Michigan.
Hancock - Official site for the city of Hancock, Michigan.

Thunder Bay:
Thunder Bay, Ontario - Official site for the city.

History and People
Isle Royale Families Association - Site run by families of life leasees on Isle Royale. Contains historical information and pictures, information on current events and a discussion board.
Isle Royal County 1880 Census - Census information for the then county of Isle Royal (note spelling) transcribed by Barbara Lesser.  Hosted on the US GenWeb site.  Very interesting.

Wolf, Moose
The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale - Site with all reports and lots of information on the island.  Setup by Rolf Peterson.
Wolf and Moose Study for 2000-2001 - Report for the winter 2000-2001 population study.
Wolf and Moose Study for 2001-2002 - Report for the winter 2001-2002 population study.
Wolf and Moose Study for 2002-2003 - Report for the winter 2002-2003 population study.
Article on Moose and Wolves - Informative article on the Michigan Tech site about Moose and Wolves.
Adopt A Wolf Pack - Site by The Timber Wolf Information Association for information and adopting a wolf pack on Isle Royale.
Dealing with Moose - Page from the State of Alaska discussing how to deal with moose and reasons they can become aggressive.
Mooseworld.com - A site dedicated to Moose with everything you could possible want to know about them.

Other Web Sites
Copper Harbor Webcam - Camera on the Isle Royale Queen dock.  It updates every two minutes during the day.
Isle Royale Message Board - A message board set up by John W. Uhler.  Good source for asking questions.
Independent Isle Royale Site - A very good unofficial site for the park set up by John W. Uhler.
Another Independent Page - This is another independent site for Isle Royale commonly known as Howard's page.
Grand Portage Webcam - View across the bay from somewhere around the Grand Portage lodge.  On a clear day you can see the island.
The Dynamic Great Lakes - Web site for a book by Barbara Spring concerning endemic species in the Great Lakes.  Includes a section on  Isle Royale and its endemic species of Lake Trout.

Books...
These are some books I read about the island.  There are many books out there but, these are the ones I can personally recommend:

"Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes"
   by Jim DuFresne (C) 1984, 1991
        Published by The Mountaineers, 1011 S.W. Klickitat Way, Suite 107, Seattle, WA., 98134
    A must have book if you are going there.  Describes the individual trails and water routes in great detail.  Includes detailed maps and lots of other useful information.  It is available through the Isle Royale Natural History Association site.

"The Wolves of Isle Royale: A Broken Balance"
   by Rolf O. Peterson (C) 1995
        Published by Willow Creek Press, P.O. box 147, Minocqua, WI., 54548
    An excellant book about the wolves and moose on Isle Royale by the person conducting the studies for the last 30 years.  It is extremely well written with wonderful pictures.  It is presented in such a way as to make you feel you are there and relates not only to Isle Royale but, the entire world concerning the balance between nature and man's involvement.  This is available through Isle Royale Natural History Association site.

"Superior Wilderness" - Isle Royale National Park
        by Napier Shelton (C)1997
        Published by the Isle Royale Natural History Association
        800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI., 49931 1-800-678-6925
    A book on the natural history of Isle Royale for the "layman".  Explaining the relationship between plants, animals and physical environments in both historical and present form.  It is available through the Isle Royale Natural History Association.

"The Place Names Of Isle Royale"
        by Smitty Parratt, Doug Welker (C)1999
        Published by the Isle Royale Natural History Association
        800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI., 49931 1-800-678-6925
    A book on the origins and history of names associated with Isle Royale.  It discusses other names given to places with different names and the origins if known.  It is available through the Isle Royale Natural History Association.

"The Diary Of An Isle Royale School Teacher"
        by Dorothy Simonson (C)1999
        Published by the Isle Royale Natural History Association
        800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI., 49931 1-800-678-6925
    This book is the diary kept by Dorothy Simonson when she spent the winter of 1932-33 on the island at Chippewa Harbor as a school teacher.  It involves you in the hardships, joy and sheer beauty of the island as seen through her eyes. It is available through the Isle Royale Natural History Association.