Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.
Map showing location of park.
Photograph of ice caves formation in 2014.
Apostle Islands ice caves expected to open Feb. 16 if conditions remain stable
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable.
Tree-covered red cliffs meet greenish blue water, in a bowl shape.
Photo by NPS Photo / M. Carlson
A two story white house with a light tower in the middle, reflects the colors of the setting sun.
Photo by NPS Photo / M. Carlson
Sunrise illuminates a long beach near calm water.
Photo by NPS Photo / N. Howk
A rocky shoreline meets the calm water of a lake at sunset.
Photo by NPS Photo / N. Howk