• Stockton Island, looking south.

    Apostle Islands

    National Lakeshore Wisconsin

Jewels of Lake Superior

Along windswept beaches and cliffs, visitors experience where water meets land and sky, culture meets culture, and past meets present. The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources.  Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and the new wilderness areas. Visitors can hike, paddle, sail, or cruise to experience these Jewels of Lake Superior.

Features

  • What's Happening Around the Apostles

    What's Happening Around the Apostles

    Find out what's going on around the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and surrounding area. Links to current Park related issues and events.

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  • Rangers checking ice conditions

    Winter at the Sea Caves

    Click on this link for more information about winter conditions at the mainland sea caves.

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  • APIS PMIS #154596 Rehabilitation & Restoration of Light Stations

    Rehabilitation & Restoration of Light Stations

    Rehabilitation & Restoration of Michigan, Outer, & Devils Island Light Stations project located in Bayfield and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin.

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  • Getting to the Islands

    Getting to the Islands

    Getting to these islands on Lake Superior can be a challenge, but there are several ways to go about it.

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  • Our Environmental Commitment: Integrating environmental stewardship into all operations

    Integrated Environmental Plan

    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is proud to pioneer the Integrated Environmental Plan (IEP).

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Did You Know?

Sand Island Lighthouse

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has more lighthouses than any other National Park Service area (8 historic towers on 6 islands).