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Bayfield Sea & Ice Caves
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Meyers Beach
A popular Bayfield, Wisconsin winter attraction is touring the Lake Superior Bayfield Ice Caves of the Bayfield Peninsula. In the spring, summer and fall we've taken the hiking trail from the Apostle Islands 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 sea 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.
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The Bayfield Sea Caves become Lake Superior Ice Caves
In winter, the Bayfield Peninsula Sea Caves are transformed
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Ice Caves
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< < < 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.
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It took several shots to get the right view through
this archway. The tiny figure in the background gives you an idea of the size of this cave > > >
< < < A beautiful day out on the lake. If it were summer, a lawn chair, umbrella, and a nearby beer and brat stand would nicely complement the ambience!
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Being able to get up close to the ice caves, you can see many interesting formations
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 More Photos Wisconsin's Lake Superior Ice Caves
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Current Access Conditions to the Bayfield Ice Caves
Access to the Bayfield Ice Caves vary from season to season. In 2009 as of Feb 1, the over-the-wate route to the Ice Caves was open and the ice safe enough to walk on.
As of Feb 8, 2011 the lake ice trail had yet to be declared safe. So conditions vary from winter to winter. Up to the minute details can be had by phoning (715) 779-3398 x3
Also you can check recent Bayfield Ice Cave conditions on Bayfield's Winter Recreation Report page
Understand that the government agency will bend over backwards to ensure that if they certify the ice is safe, it IS safe. To learn if in fact people are walking on the ice now perhaps contact Jayne Norton at Ehlers General Store in Cornucopia for local info info@ehlerstore.com
When you go, bring some beverages and bars with you because the hike to the caves, then touring the caves themselves, and hiking back can easily take a couple of hours.
Madeline Island Ice Road
Bayfield Apostle Island Sled Dog Race
Mount Ashwabay Winter Sports
More Apostle Islands Links
Spring Summer Fall Apostle Islands Meyers Beach Sea Caves Hiking Trail
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