Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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In Detail
Camping Camping Planning Your Camping Trip Essential Information Campsite Directory - Find a campsite Camping Practices - What you should know. Designated Camping Zones Permits and Reservations Safety Near ... read more.
Geology Natural Features & Ecosystems The Apostle Island archipelago's sandstones were deposited during the late Precambrian era, about 600 million years ago, and form the basement rock for all the islands. ... read more.
History History & Culture Go into the woods today and when you think you are in wilderness never seen before by man, you'll fall into a prospector's abandoned test pit or you will stumble over the brush-gro ... read more.
In A Nutshell Park Resources General Islands 21 ... read more.
Natural World Bear One of the greatest concentrations of black bears in North America is found on Stockton Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Bears also regularly inhabit Sand and Oak islands, and, ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Laws & Policies Laws and Regulations pertaining to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS) are found in a wide mix of sources. General regulations for National Park Service (NPS) areas are, fo ... read more.
Planning Your Visit PLAN YOUR VISIT Public boat launches are located in Ashland, Bayfield, Cornucopia, Little Sand Bay, Red Cliff, and Washburn. The cost is $5/launch in Bayfield, $5/launch at Little Sand Bay. Marinas ... read more.
Preservation Park Planning Part One: Pages 1-100 (1.8mb pdf) Part Two: Pages 101-186 (3.6mb pdf) Part Three: Pages 187-End (0.8 mb pdf) Record of Decision Signed by NPS Midwest Regional Director May 5, 2004 The ... read more.
Sandscapes What are Sandscapes? More than mere beaches, sandscapes are a range of features from barren sand bars to dune habitats that support plant and animal communities. Shaped by Lake Superior's ever-changi ... read more.
Things To Do Half Day Trip Information Begin your visit to the Lakeshore by stopping at the Headquarters Visitor Center in Bayfield. A ranger will answer questions and help plan your visit. Be sure to watch the ... read more.
Walking & Hiking Hiking Hiking Hikers can enjoy more than fifty miles of maintained trails on the islands of the National Lakeshore. These trails provide access to lighthouses, abandoned quarries, old farm sites, his ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park Contact Public Affairs Our Partners Apostle Islands Cruise Service (AICS) is authorized by the National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior as a park concessioner to serve the public wi ... read more.
Recent News
- Apostle Island Wisconsin Named Top National Park in America June 18, 2008, 6:26 pm
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News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
