Reflections from Isle Royale Families

Series produced by WTIP

Caption: Rock Harbor, Isle Royale
Rock Harbor, Isle Royale 

Isle Royale, the small island laying about 15 miles offshore from Grand Portage, was once home to a thriving community of fishermen and their families, as well as resort and cabin visitors. Isle Royale has been the summer home for many generations. Those connections are explored in this series by WTIP's Rhonda Silence.

Isle Royale, the small island laying about 15 miles offshore from Grand Portage, was once home to a thriving community of fishermen and their families, as well as resort and cabin visitors. Isle Royale has been the summer home for many generations. Those connections are explored in this series by WTIP's Rhonda Silence.


3 Pieces

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Caption: IRFFA members Grant Merrit and Sally Connoly visiting at an Island gathering., Credit: Isle Royale Families and Friends Association
Isle Royale, the small island lying about 15 miles offshore from Grand Portage, was once home to a thriving community of fishermen and their famili...

  • Added: Jul 04, 2018
  • Length: 06:55
Caption: Sally Orsborn has been making the trip to Isle Royale since she was four years old
The members of the Isle Royale Families and Friends Association gather each year to talk about life in Isle Royale National Park. Along with talk a...

  • Added: Sep 25, 2018
  • Length: 10:50
Caption: Lou Mattson has fond memories of growing up at Tobin's Harbor on Isle Royale
Lou Mattson's parents first came to Tobin's Harbor in the 1890s. They operated the Mattson fishery for many years and in this interview, Lou recall...

  • Added: Sep 25, 2018
  • Length: 11:20