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Isle Royale NP, Michigan
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Windigo is a small community located on Isle Royale, which is the largest island in Lake Superior and part of Isle Royale National Park.
Isle Royale, where Windigo is located, is home to a unique predator-prey relationship between wolves and moose, studied extensively by ecologists.
Windigo is primarily accessible during the summer months, as Isle Royale National Park closes to visitors from November to mid-April due to harsh weather conditions.
Visitors can reach Windigo by ferry or seaplane, with services operating from Michigan and Minnesota during the park's open season.
Windigo has a rich history, with evidence of Native American copper mining dating back over 4,000 years on Isle Royale.
Windigo serves as a starting point for several hiking trails, including the Greenstone Ridge Trail, which spans the length of Isle Royale.
