Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Communities Step Forward To Help Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Through Winter

Communities near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are standing ready to help the park operate as close to normal as possible this winter, which means the popular "ice caves" could be more easily accessible if the ice allows.

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2013 2:25pm

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Early 20th Century Lighthouse Keeper's Logbook Given To Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Lost pages from the past recently were presented to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in the form of a lighthouse keeper's log book from the early 20th century.

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By NPT Staff - November 10th, 2013 2:45am

Budget Cuts Lead To Reduced Services At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore This Winter

With another layer of budget sequestration coming in January, barring any congressional intervention, national parks are cinching their belts wherever possible. At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, that means reduced services this winter.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 3:00am

Musings From Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

I’m sitting on the shore of Lake Superior just looking across the water from the mainland of northern Wisconsin toward Madeline Island, one of 22 islands that comprise the Apostle Islands. A parade of sailboats works upwind across the water and I’m breathing air so fresh it still has labels attached. I’ll be leaving tomorrow morning. With regrets.

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By Lee Dalton - August 29th, 2013 6:28am

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Kayakers Gain Better Real-Time Information On Water Conditions

Kayakers at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore have gained more tools to gauge water conditions before they leave shore and head to the park's sea caves.

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By NPT Staff - August 20th, 2013 2:03am

Sand Island Reopening To Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitors

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's Sand Island, which has been closed to all visitors due to bear problems, has reopened to day use and soon will be open for camping, park officials said Friday.

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By NPT Staff - July 19th, 2013 1:05pm

Are Bear Problems At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Tied To Sequestration?

Are bear problems at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin tied to the budget sequestration? They could be, as the lakeshore wasn't able to hire as many seasonal rangers as it has in the past.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2013 12:34pm

Birthday Party Planned For Raspberry Light At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Raspberry Light at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore turns 150 on July 20, and a party is planned.

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By NPT Staff - July 13th, 2013 3:03am

Sand Island At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Closed To All Visitors Due To Bears

Continued aggressiveness by one or more black bears at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin have forced park officials to close Sand Island to all visitors until further notice.

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By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2013 3:03am

Light Station Maintenance Under Way At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Means Temporary Closures

It takes a lot of maintain lighthouses, particularly old ones. So, not surprisingly, work on some of the historic light stations at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin mean there will be some temporary closures this year.

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By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2013 4:03am

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