Historic Photograph of the ship, America
The America was a ship that serviced Isle Royale in the early 20th century, until she sank there on June 7, 1928.
View into <em>Emporer's</em> firemen's cabin
<em>Emperor</em> is one of the most dived sites of Isle Royale National Park. The popularity of the site can be attributed to the visual impact of this imposing site.
Exploring the George M. Cox
A scuba diver explores the George M. Cox.
"Isle Royale" (exterior) by Gabriel Clark
5" H x 6 ½" D ceramic bowl, 2018.
Submerged Cultural Resources
A scuba diver explores the bow of a submerged ship while a tender takes notes.
Ranger III Docked at Dusk
The Ranger III during sunset at the Rock Harbor dock.
Kemmer Storage Shed
storage shed directly behind Kemmer Cottage
Kemmer Cottage, Isle Royale national park
front of Kemmer Cottage
Diving the America
A scuba diver explores the bow of the America while a tender takes notes.
Backpacking the Minong Ridge Trail
A backpacker takes a break on one of many rocky outcrops along the Minong Ridge Trail.
Rock Harbor Lighthouse, Middle Islands Passage , NVIC 50-664
photograph of the Rock Harbor lighthouse taken from Middle Islands Passage, permanent marker crop marks on the image
Dassler Cabin Water Filter
The Dassler Cabin uses a water filtration system to treat water from Lake Superior.
Kemmer Boathouse, Isle Royale national park
Kemmer boathouse structure behind main cottage and guest house, along shoreline
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NPS tugboat, J. E. Colombe, docked in Isle Royale National Park.
View of the Dassler Cabin and Guest House
View of the Dassler Cabin (among trees) and Guest House (on shoreline) from Scoville Point. Splash pools on the rocky shoreline in the foreground.
View of the Dassler Cabin and Guest House
View of the Dassler Cabin (hidden in trees) and Guest House (perched on the shoreline)
Diving the Glenlyon
A diver explores the Glenlyon shipwreck.
Dassler Cabin Front Door and Library
Front door and shelves with the Dassler Cabin's library.
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Ranger III boat in the water in Isle Royale National Park.
View from the shoreline near the Dassler Cabin
View from the rocky shoreline near the Dassler Cabin with two kayakers paddling.
Eastern Garter Snake
Eastern Garter Snakes, one of two snake species found at Isle Royale National Park, come in a variety of color morphs.
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NPS boat, Ranger III, on the water in Isle Royale National Park.
Exploring the Algoma
A scuba diver explores the scattered wreckage of the shipwreck, Algoma.
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Ranger III boat in the water in Isle Royale National Park.
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Ranger III boat in the water in Isle Royale National Park.
Exploring the Congdon
A scuba diver inside the shipwreck of the Chester A. Congdon.
Pitcher from the Monarch
A pitcher sits on wreck debris from the shipwreck, Monarch.
Dassler Cabin Kitchen
The small kitchen of the Dassler Cabin with shelving and cabinets.
"Isle Royale" (interior) by Gabriel Clark, Teen Artist
5" H x 6 ½" D ceramic bowl, 2018.
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Boat, Ranger III, in the water in Isle Royale National Park.
<em>Emperor's</em> Starboard Anchor
<em>Emperor's</em> starboard anchor is still shipped, although it has slipped out of the pocket. The anchor was not intentionally dropped during the wreck event, according to historical accounts.
Dassler Cabin Outhouse
The Dassler Cabin Outhouse tucked away in the woods.
View of Dassler Cabin and Guest House from Scoville Point
View of Dassler Cabin (among the trees) and Guest House (shoreline) from Scoville Point.
NVIC 60-157
wayside display
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Boat, Ranger III, in the water in Isle Royale National Park.
Kemmer Dock, Isle Royale national park
dock in front of the Kemmer Cottage on Tobin Harbor
Dassler Cabin Bedroom
Bed in the Dassler cabin Bedroom
Kemmer Guest House
one-room guest house structure at Kemmer
The shipwreck, America
A diver explores the shallow bow of the shipwreck, America.
Dassler Cabin Overlook
An overlook of Tobin Harbor from the Dassler Cabin with a bench.
Dassler Cabin Living Room
A small table sits beneath the living room windows of the Dassler Cabin.
Dassler Cabin Living Room
Dassler Cabin Living Room with Fireplace
Solar Panels in Windigo, Isle Royale National Park.
Through A Call to Action, Isle Royale National Park has been working to go green by transitioning from diesel generators to solar power to generate electricity.
Aerial View of Belle Harbor
Isle Royale National Park is an archipelago surrounded by the cold, blue waters of Lake Superior.
1935 Harvest of the Mead Timber Company
From the vantage point of what would now be called the Siskiwit Bay Campground Dock, gazing down approximately one mile of shoreline towards Checker Point.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Surrounding waters of Lake Su...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
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NPS employee talking to visitors in Isle Royale National Park.
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NPS employee talking to visitors in Isle Royale National Park.
Views at Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, everchanging weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. This wilderness... More
Views at Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, everchanging weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. This wilderness... More
Views at Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, everchanging weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. This wilderness... More
Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (O...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Keywords: Forest, vegetation Credit: K. Mirza/S. Olson Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment
"Struggling Birch" by Barbara Yoshida
20” x 16” photograph, 1999.
"Rock Planes, Isle Royale, 1999" by Gary Kolb
17 ½” x 17 ½” photograph, 1999.
"Blake Point, 1999" by Gary Kolb
17 ½” x 17 ½” photograph, 1999.
"Minong Ridge - Isle Royale" by Kent Bowser
11 5/8” x 7 1/4" photograph, 1999.
National parks: Thimbleberry - public domain image
Rubus parviflorus. Very common plant on the island. Large maple-shaped leaves with a large, white flower. (Tall stem in middle of photo is cow parsnip, not thimbleberry.)
Ranger III Docked at Rock Harbor
The Ranger III at dock on a cloudy day.
Dueling Bull Moose
Dueling bull moose touching antlers during the rut in Rock Harbor.
National parks: Buttercup - public domain image
Several species of buttercup are found on the island.
Ranger III at Mott Island
The Ranger III is docked at the island headquarters, Mott Island.
Wood Lily, Isle Royale national park
Lilium philadelphicum. Often found in single plants. Blooms mid-summer.
Moose in Winter
Two moose in the forest in winter
Ranger III at Night
The glow of the Ranger III lights at night.
Cow and Calf in Washington Creek
A cow and her calf stand in the creek in front of the campground in Windigo.
Ranger III Sunset over Rock Harbor
An image taken from Rock Harbor shows the Ranger III at the dock during sunset.
Wild Sarsaparilla, Isle Royale national park
Aralia nudicaulis is the most common species found on the island. Forms deep purple berries in the fall which are a favorite of the foxes.
Fringed Polygala or Gaywings
Polygala paucifolia. Likes moist woodlands.