ISLE ROYALE, MI -- The remote and wild nature of Isle Royale National Park is both part of the draw and the danger of Michigan’s far-flung archipelago. Amid a federal government shutdown, the park is cautioning visitors that help may be even further away.

The National Park Service is operating on limited staff due to the federal government shutdown that went into effect Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Across all parks, individual websites and social media accounts are not being maintained or monitored, except for emergency communications.

On Isle Royale, only basic or no visitor services, maintenance, or other management activities will be conducted, and emergency services will be limited, according to the park’s Facebook.

Breakdown of how NPS admission, staff and facilities will be restricted

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