Route Overview
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A Great Lakes expedition linking dunes, Lake Superior islands, and the boundary waters. Built around ferry reservations and big driving days.
Itinerary
09:00
60 min09:00
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport - arrival + supplies
60 min
18:30
60 min18:30
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Duluth Canal Park sunset
60 min
11:30
60 min11:30
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Drive to Houghton + ferry check-in
60 min
18:00
60 min18:00
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Copper Harbor evening shoreline
60 min
07:00
60 min07:00
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Isle Royale ferry departure
60 min
10:30
240 min10:30
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Rock Harbor day hike
City Of Rocks National Reserve
240 min
19:30
60 min19:30
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Rock Harbor sunset
City Of Rocks National Reserve
60 min
08:00
150 min08:00
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Isle Royale morning loop
Isle Royale National Park
150 min
14:00
180 min14:00
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Ferry return to Houghton
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
180 min
20:00
60 min20:00
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International Falls check-in
60 min
08:00
45 min08:00
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Rainy Lake Visitor Center
Voyageurs National Park
45 min
09:00
240 min09:00
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Voyageurs paddling or boat tour
Voyageurs National Park
240 min
19:00
60 min19:00
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Kabetogama Lake sunset
Voyageurs National Park
60 min
18:00
60 min18:00
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Drive back to MSP
60 min
10:00
60 min10:00
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport - departure
60 min
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Days
15
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
June-September. Isle Royale ferries typically run mid-June to mid-September.
Tags
#great-lakes#roadtrip#multi-park#isle-royale#voyageurs#indiana-dunes