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Windigo Ranger Station

Coordinates: 47°54′42.5″N 89°9′28″W / 47.911806°N 89.15778°W / 47.911806; -89.15778
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Windigo Ranger Station, or simply Windigo, is a docking and refueling port on Isle Royale, the largest island in Lake Superior, and is a ranger station for Isle Royale National Park.

Geography

Windigo is the western end and terminus of the Greenstone Ridge Trail that traverses the island from southwest to northeast, ending at Rock Harbor. Along with Rock Harbor, it is one of only two ports for visitors to enter the national park.

Services

The Voyageur II and Seahunter III passenger ferries dock at Windigo, bringing overnight visitors, hikers, and campers from Grand Portage, Minnesota.

The station houses the park rangers, has a general store and an interpretive visitor's center.

See also

47°54′42.5″N 89°9′28″W / 47.911806°N 89.15778°W / 47.911806; -89.15778