View of Dassler Cabin and Guest House from Scoville Point
View of Dassler Cabin (among the trees) and Guest House (shoreline) from Scoville Point.
First Male Wolf in Holding Facility
The male wolf in the holding facility before transport.
"Scoville Bay" by Betsy Holster
11” x 16 ½" colored pencil drawing, 1996.
"Observation #1, Isle Royale" by Deborah Eddy
6" x 6" soft pastel painting, 1998.
"Merlin" by Tom Rudd and Margo McCafferty
7 ¼” x 6 ½” woodcut print, 2005. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Isle Royale" (interior) by Gabriel Clark, Teen Artist
5" H x 6 ½" D ceramic bowl, 2018.
<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.
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
Marsh Marigold, Isle Royale national park
Caltha palustris. Also known as cowslips. Blooms in the spring. Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Moose in Rut - National Parks Gallery
Two bull moose battling during rut.
"Untitled" by Diane Bywaters - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
10” x 41” oil on primed paper, 1994.
"Isle Royale" by Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen
15" x 35” oil on canvas, 1992.
"White-throated Sparrow at Duncan Bay" by Larry Tucci
8” x 12” gouache painting, 1992.
Male Wolf Visits - National Parks Gallery
A trail camera photo of the first male wolf relocated to Isle Royale dragging off food.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
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
"Isle Royale 141" by George Provost
7 1/2” x 9 3/8” large format photograph, 1998.
"View from an Empty Room" by Tom Rudd and Margo McCafferty
8 ½” x 12” woodcut print, 2005. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Glenlyon Wreck Site, Glenlyon...
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
Historical photo of the sinking of the George M. Cox, passenger steame...
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Creeping dogwood, Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
This plant goes by many names: Canadian dwarf cornel, Canadian bunchberry, quatretemps, crackerberry or creeping dogwood (Cornus canadensis). This slow-growing herbaceous subshrub forms a carpet-like mat on the... More
"North Superior IRNP" by Tom Rudd and Margo McCafferty
7” x 19 ½” woodcut print, 2005. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Glenlyon Wreck Site, Glenlyon...
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
Dassler Cabin Front Door and Library
Front door and shelves with the Dassler Cabin's library. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View from the shoreline near the Dassler Cabin
View from the rocky shoreline near the Dassler Cabin with two kayakers paddling.
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
Child Island Panoramic Canoe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
a paddler steers towards a waiting child on one of the archipelago's many small islands
"Gem Island" by Jill AnnieMargaret
6 ¾" x 3 ½" etching with chine collé, 2014.
Great northern loon with chick, Isle Royale National Park, 2014.
You may know the great northern loon as the common loon (Gavia immer). This adult is still in breeding plumage, with a black head, white underparts and a checkered black-and-white mantle. After breeding season ... More
Signing the Record of Decision - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Midwest Regional Director Cam Sholly Signing Record of Decision to Introduce Wolves
"North Superior Sunrise" by Tom Rudd and Margo McCafferty
3 5/8” x 10 1/8” woodcut print, 2005. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mott Is Dorm Bld 14 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
ISRO Housing Mott Is. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Middle Islands Passage, Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"What You See is What You Get" by Ned Gannon
13 ½” x 17 ½" acrylic on watercolor paper painting, 2011.
"Skiff" by Tom Rudd and Margo McCafferty
5 1/8” x 7 1/8” woodcut print, 2005. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Seaplane Arrival, Isle Royale national park
The USFWS Kodiak seaplane arrives on the island with the wolf.
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NPS employee talking to visitors in Isle Royale National Park. Keywords: nps staff; plant; tree; visitor; tour; NPS Personnel(NPS History Collection Themes); Women(NPS History Collection Themes); Tourism(NPS H... More
Isle Royale National Park ISRO1888
Location Isle Royale National Park Description Isle Royale’s physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Island’s main attraction. Acces... More
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Glenlyon Wreck Site, Glenlyon...
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
Eastern Garter Snake - National Parks Gallery
Eastern Garter Snakes, one of two snake species found at Isle Royale National Park, come in a variety of color morphs.
National parks: Clouds - public domain image
Clouds roll in. *Edited for image quality
From the Field - National Parks Gallery
NPS and Grand Portage staff unload a crated wolf from the field to carry into the holding facility.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
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
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
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
Dassler Cabin Kitchen - National Parks Gallery
The small kitchen of the Dassler Cabin with shelving and cabinets.
Pitcher from the Monarch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A pitcher sits on wreck debris from the shipwreck, Monarch.
Canada Dogwood or Bunchberry Berries
Cornus canadensis. One of the most common ground cover on Isle Royale. The fruits are edible, but mealy and bland.
Skunk Cabbage, Isle Royale national park
Symplocarpus foetidus. One of the first plants to bloom in the spring. It generates its own heat and can melt the snow around it. Gives off a foul odor to attract flies. Leaves grow to a massive size. Fruit is ... More
Great horned owl, Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Milky Way, Night Sky - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Milky Way and a shooting star. *Edited for image quality
Fitting the Radio Collar - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
USFWS Wildlife Veterinarian Samantha Gibbs (left), Grand Portage Wildlife Biologist Seth Moore, USGS Research Wildlife Biologist Shannon Barber-Meyer, and others work together to fit the first male wolf with a ... More
"Untitled" by Mary Brodbeck - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
10 ½” x 8” woodcut print, 2000. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Iris" by Eddie Soloway - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
12 ½” x 19” photograph, 1992. Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Isle Royale" by Gendron Jensen
14" x 18" graphite drawing, 1994.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
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
The shipwreck, America - National Parks Gallery
A diver explores the shallow bow of the shipwreck, America.
Bull Moose Eating - National Parks Gallery
A bull moose nibbles on plants. Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Twisted-stalk, Isle Royale national park
Streptopus amplexifolius and Streptopus lanceolatus are found on the island - the first is a much larger plant. Flower heads hang down underneath the leaves.
Mott Is Dorm Bld 14 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
ISRO Housing Mott Is. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Moose Swimming, Isle Royale national park
Cow and calf swimming in the Rock Harbor channel. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bull Moose, Isle Royale national park
Side shot of a large bull moose in Rock Harbor. Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ear Tags, Isle Royale national park
The first set of ear tags for Isle Royale relocated wolves.
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NPS employee talking to visitors in Isle Royale National Park. Keywords: nps staff; visitor; plant; tree; tour; NPS Personnel(NPS History Collection Themes); Women(NPS History Collection Themes); Tourism(NPS H... More
Ranger III Docked at Dusk - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
The Ranger III during sunset at the Rock Harbor dock. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
MV-Ranger 3, Barge, LCM - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Ranger III , Beaver work barge and LCM at Mott Is. Public domain photograph of a motorboat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Strawberry - public domain image
Fragaria virginiana (wild) and Fragaria vesca (woodland) are both present on the island. Fruits often hide underneath the leaves.
Wolves in Winter - National Parks Gallery
Two Wolves travel in a single-file line across ice and snow in winter.
"Purple Pebble Shore" by Kerry St. Laurent
7 15/16" x 7 15/16" painting and mixed media, 2007.
ROV INVESTIGATION OF PROPS ON KAMLOOPS
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Paddle wheel structure with diver of the Cumberland Cumberland, a ship...
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Northern pike (Esox lucius), Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
From the Field - National Parks Gallery
NPS Project Coordinator Mark Romanski works with NPS Vet Michelle Verant and Grand Portage Biologist Seth Moore to unload a crated wolf from the field into the holding facility.
"Spirit of Isle Royale" by Tykie S. Gantz
18” x 14” acrylic painting, 1996. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
First Female Wolf - National Parks Gallery
Kevin Fuller with USDA Wildlife Services works with Roger (Poe) Deschampe Jr. and Tony Swader of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to process the first female wolf translocated to Isle Royale.
"Untitled" (2) by Russell Hart - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Photograph, 2013. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Cradle" by Mary Brodbeck - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
15” x 21” woodblock print, 2000. Public domain scan of woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Misty Morning" by Kellan Heikkila
24" x 30" chalk and pastel painting, 2019.
Fall 2019 Third Wolf: Leaving Crate 2
Third wolf runs out of crate while Ranger Mike Ausema, Natural Resource Chief Mark Romanski, researcher Beth Orning, and Superintendent Phyllis Green observe.
Fall 2019 Second Wolf: Observation 3
From left, Ashley Lutto, a research associate with the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, National Park Service veterinarian Michelle Verant and Michigan Department of... More
Views at Isle Royale National Park, Michigan (ea8a8bd8-1a01-473b-a088-...
Rocky lakeshore 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... More
Isle Royale National Park ISRO1889
Location Isle Royale National Park Description Isle Royale’s physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Island’s main attraction. Acces... More
View of the Dassler Cabin and Guest House
View of the Dassler Cabin (hidden in trees) and Guest House (perched on the shoreline)
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test Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cow Moose, Isle Royale national park
Close up view of a cow moose. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Calypso orchid, Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
Calypso is a genus of orchids containing only one species, the Calypso orchid (Calypso bulbosa). It is also known as the fairy slipper or Venus's slipper. A perennial plant, these rare, ephemeral beauties may b... More
Wood frog (Rana sylvatica), Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
Spring visitors to Isle Royale may hear the quack-like mating call of the male wood frog (Rana sylvatica) calling for females. When temperatures reach just 50-degrees, this early breeder begins its noisy courts... More
"Isle Royale 88" by George Provost
15" x 19” large format photograph, 1998.
"Water Color of the Landscape of Tobin Harbor" by Kathleen Heideman
22” x 11” watercolor painting, 2008.
"Resurgent Lake Herring" by Ladislav R. Hanka
14” x 17” drawing over etching & monoprint, 1992.
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Boat, Ranger III, in the water in Isle Royale National Park.
Diver on structure of the shipwrecked passenger steamer George M. Cox
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dassler Cabin Outhouse - National Parks Gallery
The Dassler Cabin Outhouse tucked away in the woods. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Artifact scatter off the port side of the hull of the Monarch, a shipw...
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
NVIC 60-157 - National Parks Gallery
wayside display Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ranger III Docked - National Parks Gallery
Ranger III docks in Rock Harbor. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mott Is Dorm Bld 14 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
ISRO Housing Mott Is. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Isle Royale 13" by George Provost
9 ½” x 5 ¼” large format photograph, 1998.
Leaving the Crate - National Parks Gallery
The third wolf relocated to Isle Royale National Park leaves her crate in less than an hour.
Carrying to Release Site - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Staff carry the crated wolf to the release site while veterinarian Samantha Gibbs (USFWS) observes.
Collaring in the Field - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Roger (Poe) Deschampe Jr. and Seth Moore of Grand Portage work with NPS Wildlife Vet Michelle Verant to collar a wolf that they released shortly after near Grand Portage.
"Trees at Scoville Point" by Judith Corning
15 1/8” x 8 7/8” etching, 1996.