Isle Royale National Park, a bucket-list park for many travelers that is anchored in Lake Superior in Michigan, for now is expected to remain closed throughout the summer due to the coronavirus pandemic's impacts on personnel, medical support services, and park housing. Conditions will be re-examined in late June or early July to determine if the rest of the season might be salvaged.

For now, however, park staff say the Ranger III, Voyageur II, Sea Hunter III, and Isle Royale Queen IV will not provide visitor ferry transportation this summer, and the Rock Harbor Lodge, including overnight lodging, dining, marina services, gift shops and stores, will also remain closed.

"While the park is closed, Lake Superior waters within the park boundary will remain open for fishing during the day. During the closure, all islands and the main island of Isle Royale and all facilities (docks, trails, visitor centers, campgrounds, shelters, outhouses, etc.) will remain closed and all overnight use is prohibited," a park the release added Wednesday. "No fuel is available. Any boaters fishing in park waters need to be self-sufficient."

Elsewhere, Colorado National Monument staff planned on Thursday to open the Saddlehorn Visitor Center from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, though rangers will be stationed outside to answer questions; the Devil’s Kitchen Picnic area parking will be open for trailhead access, though the picnic area will remain closed to use; and the Cold Shivers Overlook will be open.

With access to the National Park System slowly reopening, National Parks Traveler will work to keep you updated on where you can go in the park system. To be on the safe side in case we miss an opening or are late with posting it, check your favorite park's website to see what is open. Many parks are opening in phases, so listings will be updated as information becomes available.