The End of the Road in Michigan

Isle Royale is considered one of the most remote, and isolated U.S. National Parks in the lower 48 states. Traveling here is not for the faint of heart, because what it lacks for comfort, it makes up for in its natural beauty and innocence. It's rugged. That does not mean to say that if you're over the age of 50 that you can’t venture to this pristine island in the northwestern edge of Lake Superior.

When you think of island hopping, your mind turns to swaying palm trees, seaside tiki huts, and white sand beaches. However, with over 35,000 islands, the salt, and shark-free Great Lakes offers some of the most inviting, and unique chances for island exploring anywhere in the world. Some of these magnificent island destinations are only accessible by boat, or floatplane, while others offer regularly scheduled ferry services. Here are the choice island destinations, above and beyond Michigan’s