The Apostle Islands - Wisconsin's Favorite National Park

The Apostle Islands are a beautiful group of10. Madeline Island
islands in Lake Superior, they are considered to be11. Manitou Island
an extension of the Bayfield Peninsula, in extreme12. Michigan Island
northern Wisconsin. The entire area has been13. North Twin Island
home to the Ojibwe People for more than 40014. Oak Island
years, today the Ojibwe constitute more than15. Otter Island
half of the population. The only one of the Islands16. Outer Island
that is developed commercially in any way, is17. Raspberry Island
Madeline Island. The other Islands are used18. Rocky Island
primarily by tourists, and for their natural19. Sand Island
resources. Hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation,20. South Twin Island
and logging are the main sources of revenue.21. York Island
The Islands offer the best of Mother Nature'sA major attraction that brings visitors to the
bounty for you to enjoy year round. No matterApostle islands are the lighthouses. The lighthouses
what season you choose for your visit, there willare a huge part of Lake Superior history. There
be plenty to keep you busy. Whether you wantare eight lighthouses still standing, and 6 of them
to attend a festival, explore hiking trails, relax at aare listed as historical treasures on the National
campground, or visit historic museums, any typeHistoric Register. Each lighthouse is unique and
of activity that you enjoy is to be found withinfascinating in its own right - you'll want to be sure
the islands.to visit each lighthouse.
The Apostle Islands are part of the federallyThe Apostle Islands are also one of the most
recognized National Lakeshore Park system, andintimate wild life observation sites in the United
have been since 1970. For more information aboutStates. Within the parks estimated 720-mile
the history of the islands, or other interestingencompassing boundaries, over 35 species of
information, visit the National Park service websiteanimals have been seen, and close to 250
to find a wealth of information on the Apostledifferent types of birds. Because the islands are
Islands.still relatively unpopulated, the animals are unafraid
Fondly referred to as the "Hidden Jewels of Lakeof people, so if you don't bother them, they will
Superior", the 21 islands that together comprisego about their business without bothering you.
the Apostle Island family include:The islands each offer excellent places to eat, and
1. Basswood Islandto sleep, with comfortable and pleasant hotels and
2. Bear Islandinns, restaurants, and cafés. In addition,
3. Cat Islandthere are some very exciting cruises, and other
4. Devils Islandtours also. Whether you're visiting the sea caves,
5. Eagle Islandor climbing the hiking trails, you can even reserve
6. Gull Islanda kayak to explore the waters along the endless
7. Hermit Islandmiles of shoreline.
8. Ironwood IslandWhether you're interested in seeing the
9. Long Island (Individually, not part of the Apostlelighthouses, enjoying the remote beauty, or
Islands, but considered to be part ofexperiencing the local culture, you are sure to
Chequamegon Point)enjoy your trip to the Apostle Islands.