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Sea Caves & Ice Caves
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Meyers Beach
A popular Bayfield winter attraction is touring the Lake Superior Ice Caves of the Bayfield Peninsula. In the spring, summer and fall we've taken the hiking trail from the Meyers Beach parking lot to the top of the caves and have caught some impressive views of the caves. During these three seasons, however, the best view of the caves is from the water . . . which is one of the prime reasons Bayfield is a popular kayaking center.
But winter makes the caves accessible to anyone willing to walk a little over a mile on the frozen beach and lake ice. It is fantastic, a really neat experience.
 Summertime: Meyers Beach Sea Caves Hiking Trail
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Bayfield Sea Caves in Winter
The Bayfield Peninsula Sea Caves become
Ice Caves
in the Winter > > >
< < < Jo inspects the south end of a deep crevace we have previously viewed from up above via the Sea Cave hiking trail.
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The Caves also include lots of interesting icicle formations > > >
< < < In places the ice was crystal clear. Jo was afraid to walk on it even though it was quite thick. |
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This Sea Cave would make a terrific concert hall! Your voice reverberates with enthusiasm and you could hear a pin drop in it. > > >
< < < Another picturesque view of the bluffs that contain the caves. |
It took several shots to get the right view through
this archway > > >
< < < A beautiful day out on the lake. If it were summer, a lawn chair, umbrella, and a nearby beer and brat stand would nicely compliment the ambience! |
Being able to get up close to the ice caves, you can see many interesting formations
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Apostle Islands Links
Several services offer the visitor assistance in camping, hiking, and touring of the Apostle Islands, including:
- The Apostle Islands Cruise Service
- Sailboat Charters
- Kayak, Guide & Outfitting Services
- National Park Service Apostle Islands Visit Planner
- An interesting article and slide show on the Apostle Islands by Katie Thurmes |
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Fall Color Tour Map
