Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

[timdon]

hi,

how do we access the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore? we're going to Wisconsin and we'd like to pay a visit there. Any more ideas and info would be appreciated.

[VacationBuddy]

hi there,

To access the Apostle Islands you'll have to travel to the northern reaches of Wisconsin's upstate region to access the Apostle Islands, but it's well worth the journey.

Once you get to the Apostle Islands you'll understand why the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians consider the islands to be their spiritual home. There are no less than 21 scenic islands that can be found within the boundaries of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and the 12 miles of mainland expanse are certainly worth exploring as well.

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers a unique range of landscapes, and most of the islands here show little to no signs of human intervention.

Hope this helps
Vacationbuddy

[rgbartist]

Madeline Island is a great place, you can ferry over in the summer from Bayfield. In the winter the lake freezes over and you can take the ice road to the Island. There is an awesome beach and park, there are small rock formations to climb along the coast of the island. Very nice for camping, there is a nice hotel there that was reasonable.

[wanderer]

You also could anchor in the town of Bayfield, which is located in northern Wisconsin. This charming little town has some great hotels, shopping, and restaurants. It's also known for its orchards and berry farms. In the summertime, you can hop on a boat to the Apostle Islands or even a kayak. In the wintertime, Lake Superior freezes and creates an ice road, where you can hike or snowshoe to Madeline Island.