Bald eagle, Wabasha, MN. Photo credit: Tom Fisk There was a time when many Americans could go their entire lives without seeing a bald eagle in the wild. In 1963, only 417 known nesting pairs remained across the contiguous United States. America’s iconic bird was perilously close to disappearing from much of its historic range. Just over six decades later, the picture looks dramatically different. According to the latest federal population estimate, there were approximately 3

NPLSF–and you–are more important than ever For twenty years, NPLSF has operated at a unique intersection. “We are a philanthropic partner to all five national park units on the shores of Lake Superior, and in that role, we are asked to do something genuinely difficult: perform triage on today’s most urgent needs while simultaneously building the infrastructure, relationships and raising money that will sustain these places for generations,” says NPLSF Executive Director Tom

Hat Point Ferry Building installation is near completion Hat Point marina is a bustling place in the summer, as visitors from around the United States and beyond catch the Voyageur II and Sea Hunter III ferries to Isle Royale National Park, known as Minong by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Anishinaabe). Soon, the marina’s new ferry building, which is owned and operated by the Grand Portage Band, will also be a place to learn about the deep cultural connec