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National Park Service delays Isle Royale reopening

HOUGHTON, MI--   Isle Royale National Park is staying closed until further notice.

Ferry service to the park has also been suspended. The National Park Service says it’s working with federal, state and local authorities to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials will use a phased approach to increase access. As the NPS develops that approach, Isle Royale officials will evaluate providing access to the park in late June/early July.

The decision-making process involves a number of factors, including the availability of personal protective equipment, the number of EMS-qualified park staff, social distancing requirements and others.

Officials say until further notice all islands and all facilities will remain closed and all overnight use is prohibited. No fuel is available. Any boaters fishing in park waters will need to be self-sufficient.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.