Soil survey of apostle islands national lakeshore, wisconsin. Enhanced ceramic bead coating resists scratches and stains preattached underlayment. Home to stunning rock formations and six historic lighthouses, the apostle island national lakeshore, a chain of 21 islands, offers kayaking, hiking and island camping opportunities. Apostle islands tourism apostle islands hotels apostle islands vacation packages flights to apostle islands restaurants near apostle islands things to do in apostle islands apostle islands travel forum apostle islands photos apostle islands map apostle islands travel guide all apostle islands hotels. Apostle islands maritime cliffs state natural area wisconsin dnr. Lighthouses of the apostle islands lake superior magazine.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Apostle islands mapping specialists, ltd avenza maps. Ross holland doesnt mince words about the treasures on wisconsins apostle islands six lake superior island outposts, with eight towers between them, in one of the worlds most beautiful settings. Superior from the islands and the shoreline of the mainland section of the. Map of apostle islands hotels and attractions on a. The north side of the channel is marked by a lighted buoy that marks the extent of shoals off the. Apostle islands national lakeshore 119kb pdf general location apis. General location of apostle islands national lakeshore 147kb pdf. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Boat tours and sailing charters are also available or take the ferry from bayfield to madeline island for hiking, beaches, galleries and historic sites. Apostile islands inline race registration madeline.
Apostle islands national lakeshore topographic map and nearby trails. The wisconsin state park as picturesque sandstone bluffs and caves and a 1. Its the second largest county in wisconsin and half of the land is in public ownership including the ultrascenic apostle islands. Two lake superior islands otter and devils within the apostle islands archipelago and an area of mainland in bayfield county all contain units of this state natural area. Modern crete, the largest of greeces nearly 2,000 islands, has a total area of roughly 3,200 square miles. Recreational activities in apostle islands, wisconsin travel. The 25minute trip provides spectacular views of the lake itself and several of the 22 apostle islands. Apostle islands madeline island chippewa white river bad river bois brule river long chetac red cedar red river nokomis mohawksin big eau pleine beaver dam crandon hiles arbor vitae st. Kayak the apostle islands, explore waterfalls at two state parks and visit a great craft brewery. South channel, the deepwater passage between madeline and long islands, is the east appr oach to chequamegon bay. You can also browse the bestselling apostle islands maps and guidebooks on amazon. National geographics trails illustrated map of apostle islands national. Wall map of apostle islands in bayfield county, wi.
Stay updated on all the news, including changes to winter staffing pdf. We are so sorry but due to covid19 we have cancelled the 2020 apostle islands inline race. The 21 apostle islands are located off the northern tip of wisconsin on the shore of lake superior. Madeline island ferry line ferry boat from bayfield wi to.
Races begin at 10 am on both days, with half of the total race distance completed each day. Apostle islands national lakeshore national geographic. A few special references worth mentioning at this point asaph whittleseys legendary 1871 map titled apostle islands and harbor of bayfield and its surroundings is shown here as part of the wisconsin historical societys collection of historical maps, many of which are available for purchase. Jan 01, 2007 apostle islands national lakeshore national geographic trails illustrated map national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Madeline island ferry line provides passenger, bicycle and car transportation between the picturesque towns of lapointe and bayfield. Apostle islands national lakeshore, gaylord nelson wilderness a p o s t l e i s l a n d s visitor center park headquarters little sand bay visitor center stockton island visitor center northern great lakes visitor center. The islands lay scattered about off the bayfield peninsula, many of them open to campers. Use the interactive navigation below to quickly jump to a specific recreational activity.
Lakeshore boundary extends one quarter mile into lake. Theyre renowned for lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, windswept beaches and pristine beauty. Participants spend 5 days on the water and 4 nights on islands. Map of the apostle islands madeline island ferry line. The apostle islands national lakeshore is a scenic archipelago of 22 islands surrounding the northern tip of wisconsins bayfield peninsula. The majority of the islands are located in ashland countyonly sand, york, eagle, and raspberry islands are located in bayfield county. Big bay state park, on madeline island in lake superiors apostle islands. These unique sites feature exposed sandstone cliffs, sea caves, vaulted chambers, arches, and pillars. The 25th annual apostle islands sled dog race will be held on saturday and sunday, february 1 and 2, 2020. Begin your voyage to the island by stopping in the madeline island information station across from the ferry.
Aug 01, 2002 the largest and finest collection of lighthouses in the united states. Germain washburn rochester river illinois minnesota minnesota michigan iowa chippewa falls river island emba rra ss river riv er rive r w ol f pesht igo mont al. General location of apostle islands national lakeshore 147kb pdf park boundaries, land and water. Interactive map of apostle islands national lakeshore with a route time and distance calculator. Apostle islands information skoac superior kayak and. Apostle islands information skoac superior kayak and outdoor. Complete information on tourist attractions and parks for apostle islands, wisconsin, including popular family and vacation destinations and state and local parks and recreation areas.
The sea caves of the apostle islands national park are a major attraction. Apostle islands home to stunning rock formations and six historic lighthouses, the apostle island national lakeshore, a chain of 21 islands, offers kayaking, hiking and island camping opportunities. All the islands except for madeline island are part of the apostle islands national lakeshore. The apostle islands are north of this stretch of shore. Maps of the city of bayfield enjoy a leisurely stroll around our beautiful city, then take a ride up the hill to visit our many fruit orchards, with breathtaking views of lake superior and the apostle islands, and the porcupine mountains. Traffic counts are pretty low there are no stoplights, not one. There are a few overall maps here showing the entire park and several that focus on individual islands. Here is the full apostle islands map 500 kb, showing the visitor centers on the mainland as well as the campsites, trails, and points of interest on each of the parks islands. The apostle islands park bayfield sea caves make meyers beach a popular departure point for kayakers wishing to explore the caves.
Apostle islands, wisconsin travel and vacation guide. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Includes lake bottom and surface features, boat ramps, beaches and parks. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. The apostle islands are a group of 22 islands in lake superior, off the bayfield peninsula in northern wisconsin. Boat tours and sailing charters are also available or take the ferry from bayfield to madeline island for hiking, beaches, galleries and historic. Apostle islands national lakeshore national park service. Apostle islands forum, travel discussion for apostle islands.
Go hiking, biking and enjoy craft beer and freshfromthefarm meals. Boasting breeze dusted beaches, icescoured cliffs and brilliant blue horizons, the apostle islands are easily accessible but also offer plenty of peaceful opportunities for the wanderer seeking a slice of serenity. Typically 3 days are travel days and two are exploring days. If youre looking for an apostle islands map, youve come to the right place. American fur company map of the apostle islands, 1839. Apostle islands maritime cliffs state natural area. Park boundaries, land and water 327kb pdf wilderness boundaries. Looking for some of the greatest recreation the greater apostle islands area has to offer.