• Stockton Island, looking south.

    Apostle Islands

    National Lakeshore Wisconsin

Management

The staff of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is committed to preserving the unique archipelago for the enjoyment of this and future generations. We work closely alongside Federal, state, tribal, local and private partners to accomplish our mission, and maintain close, positive relationships with our gateway communities, area businesses, local citizens and many friends of the park.

 
Stockton Island Flower
Our Partners

NPS Concessionaire, Visitor Trips and Expedition Services, and Friends

 
On Stockton Island

Park Statistics
Resources and visitation information.

 
On Sand Island

Laws and Policies
Laws and Regulations pertaining to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

 
On Stockton Island

Park Planning
Studies, plans, and assessments.

 
Stockton Island

State of the Park
Annual letter from the Superintendent.

  • Climate Change and Sustainability Climate Change and Sustainability

    What will impact the park? Read More

  • Wilderness Law and Policy Wilderness Law and Policy

    Wilderness Act, Legislation, and NPS Policy Read More

  • Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area

    New Apostle Islands Wilderness Read More

Did You Know?

Workers at quarry

Brownstone (sandstone) was shipped from quarries in the Apostle Islands at the end of the 19th century to midwestern cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and St. Paul where it was used to build some of the cities' most distinctive landmarks.