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Apostle Islands & Madeline Island
The ferry trip from Bayfield to Madeline Island provides a nice view of some of the Apostle Islands and the surrounding sea, a favorite sailing area.
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a scenic archipelago of 22 islands surrounding the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula. The islands were long home to native peoples; the Objiwe trace their history back to the 1400s. The islands also occupy an important place in the early european settlement of the upper midwest by French voyageurs, fur traders, and missionaries.
Madeline Island, the most southern island of the Apostles, is the only year-round inhabited island. Yet several of the other islands have docks, rustic campgrounds, hiking trails and seasonal visitor attractions, including lighthouses. |
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Apostle Islands
The old county courthouse in Bayfield houses the main Apostle Island National Lakeshore Visitor Center. Here one can view audiovisual programs, exhibits, and obtain information on touring and recreational opportunities.
 Apostle Island Cruise & Devils Island Sea Caves
Meyers Beach & Sea Caves - Apostle Islands National Park
More Apostle Island Links
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Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration Sept 4 - 21st, 2013 |
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 Little Sand Bay - Apostle Island National Lakeshore
Northeast of Bayfield via Hwy 13 and Cty K is an Apostle Island Visitor Facility with a Ranger Station/Visitor Center, a public boat launch, an Industrial Strength dock and breakwater, a swimming beach and picnic area, a campground, and a fishery exhibit.
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 The Ranger Station/Visitor Center looks out over Little Sand Bay.
Inside is a bookstore, a small museum and an mini-theatre showing tapes on the Islands. > > > |
The grounds, parking areas, washrooms, and waterfront facilities are well maintained - kudos to the Park Service.
There's a nice sand beach and a waterfront picnic area. > > >
The "industrial strength" dock and seawall protects boats and ships from the occasional rages of Gitchee Gummi.
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The Hokenson Brothers Fishery Museum has preserved the buildings, tools, and craft used by the brothers in their fishery operation. Tours are conducted by the Park Service staff.
Their fishing tug, the "Twilite" remains in dry dock for viewing. |
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 Visiting Madeline Island
As soon as the ice is out, the Madeline Island Ferry begins running 4 times a day from Bayfield to the village of La Pointe. After May 7th, its schedule increases to 11 daily trips, in June and July even more frequent.
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Winter Activities
Apostle Islands Dog Sled Race has competitors of all ages and is a fun wintertime family event both for participants and their families and spectators.
Once the Ice Road freezes up it makes it easy to
visit Madeline Island in the winter
Hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing out to see the Bayfield Apostle Islands Park Ice Caves is the most popular winter event in the area.
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Click Here for more travel information on Madeline Island
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See more Apostle Islands National Park Links
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Winter - Wisconsin
Winter - Minnesota
Winter - Michigan UP
Winter - Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Campground Directory
Lake Superior Circle Tour
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