We backpacked across Isle Royale National Park: The LEAST visited in the lower 48!
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We backpacked across our 54th US National Park: Isle Royale! Over 5 days of hiking we tackled 50+ miles, crossing the entire island from Windigo to Rock Harbor. Along the way we experienced the park's forests, inland lakes, rugged Lake Superior shoreline, and famous wildlife, all while tent camping and staying in the park's wooden shelters. And the best part? Some of our best friends, @SchoandJo and @KatieandJoeontheGo, joined us!
📅 This video was filmed in late June-early July 2026
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:17 How to get to Isle Royale National Park
02:36 How much do our bags weigh?
03:32 Our first ever seaplane ride! 😍
06:00 Important logistics for camping here
07:30 You MUST store food properly!
08:50 What we’re eating for breakfasts on the trail
10:20 Our route for this backpacking trip
11:13 History of Isle Royale National Park
12:16 We made it to S Lake Desor campground!
13:56 Our backpacking meal packing hack for this trip
15:11 How we’re staying hydrated on this adventure
17:03 We have a big decision to make…
17:45 Is this hike challenging?
18:49 Finally seeing some views!
19:23 We survived our longest day of the trip 💪🏼
21:40 How is everyone feeling?
23:44 We have a short day today
24:12 Our wolf encounter 😱
26:50 Camping at a waterfront shelter at Moskey Basin
29:29 Our plan for day 5
29:51 Hiking to the Mount Ojibway tower
32:52 Is Isle Royale busy?
33:46 Campsite fail…
35:38 Our last day of hiking!
37:26 We made it to Rock Harbor!
37:45 Day hike to Scoville Point
38:36 Celebratory feast at the Greenstone Grill
40:19 We saw a moose!
41:35 Final thoughts on the trip
43:00 Photos from our adventure 💗
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