Isle Royale National Park

Why The Polar Vortex is Good for Wolves

A rare ice bridge between Isle Royale National Park and the mainland offers a lifeline to the island's dwindling wolf pack.

Wanna Ride?

Presenting our foolproof recipes for the perfect long, hot weekend: six classic road-trip itineraries, the country's best pit stops, and a lot of Willie Nelson. Just pick your route and roll.

What's the best tent for a sea-kayaking tour?

My son and I are going to kayak Isle Royale. What is the best type of tent to take in a sea kayak? We are renting the kayaks in Copper Harbor. Sharen Columbus, Ohio

Double Park It

Combine your next visit to a national park with a bonus raid on a great state park or national forest—and get twice the escape

Domestic Abyss

Why jet to exotic reefs when home waters boast spectacularly diverse diving?

Singing to the Grizzlies