https://www.nps.gov/apis News releases from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. en-us https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-ice-caves-expected-to-open-if-conditions-remain-stable.htm Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-ice-caves-expected-to-open-if-conditions-remain-stable.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-contributes-$44-4-million-to-local-economy.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:48:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 247,167 visitors to Apostle Islands in 2023 spent $44.4 million dollars in communities near the park. That spending supported 608 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $55.7 million dollars. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-contributes-$44-4-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/readout-national-park-service-director-chuck-sams-highlights-great-american-outdoors-act-projects-and-tribal-co-stewardship-during-trip-to-national-parks-in-minnesota-and-wisconsin.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:28:00 EST National Park Service Director Chuck Sams today finished a multi-day trip to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin where he met with Tribal nations, reviewed large-scale infrastructure repair and improvement projects funded by the landmark Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), and celebrated the NPS birthday with park staff and visitors on August 25. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/readout-national-park-service-director-chuck-sams-highlights-great-american-outdoors-act-projects-and-tribal-co-stewardship-during-trip-to-national-parks-in-minnesota-and-wisconsin.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2024_economic_benefit.htm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:37:00 EST According to the 2022 National Park Service report on Visitor Spending Effects, 255,000 park visitors spent an estimated $45.2 million in local gateway regions while visiting Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2024_economic_benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2024-9-10_stockton_island_prescribed_burn.htm Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:58:00 EST The National Park Service, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Tribal partners, is planning a 33-acre prescribed fire on Stockton Island (Wiisaakodewan-minis) between September 13 and October 15, if weather conditions permit. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2024-9-10_stockton_island_prescribed_burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2024-09-07-cua-application.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:54:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will be opening the application process for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the 2024-25 operating seasons beginning October 2, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2024-09-07-cua-application.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2023-8-31-new-ojibwe-educator-hired.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:37:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in partnership with Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are pleased to announce Peyton Martinson as the newly appointed Park Ranger Cultural Educator for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2023-8-31-new-ojibwe-educator-hired.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2023-mb-ramp-and-lsb-trail-pepc.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:37:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore seeks feedback on future projects at Meyers Beach and Little Sand Bay. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/2023-mb-ramp-and-lsb-trail-pepc.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/dave-cooper-awarded-john-l-cotter-award-for-excellence-in-nps-archeology.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:12:00 EST Bayfield, WI – Join us in congratulating David J. Cooper, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager, in being awarded the John L. Cotter Award for excellence in NPS archeology for Professional Achievement. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/dave-cooper-awarded-john-l-cotter-award-for-excellence-in-nps-archeology.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:51:00 EST Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporarily-closure-for-repairs-sand-island-east-bay-dock.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:21:00 EST The Sand Island East Bay Dock will be closed beginning August 15, 2021, through the rest of the visitor season to allow for needed repairs. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporarily-closure-for-repairs-sand-island-east-bay-dock.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-opens-applications-for-commercial-uses.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:55:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will soon open the application process for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the 2022-23 operating season. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-opens-applications-for-commercial-uses.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/stockton-island-prescribed-burn-and-fuel-reductions-planned.htm Mon, 10 May 2021 07:08:00 EST The National Park Service, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and tribal partners, is planning a 19-acre prescribed burn on Stockton Island (Wiisaakodewan-minis) between May 10th and 26th, if weather conditions permit. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/stockton-island-prescribed-burn-and-fuel-reductions-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/oak-island-blowdown.htm Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:01:00 EST The southeastern part of Oak Island was heavily impacted by a severe storm that created a large amount of tree blowdown and blocked access to trail sections. The following sections of trail are temporarily closed: - The Sandspit Trail (between the dock and sandspit) - The Loop Trail for 1 mile traveling north from sandspit - Note – currently the sandspit is accessible by water only, not by trail, and it is not possible to walk the entire Loop Trail. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/oak-island-blowdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/reopens-island-camping-for-summer-2021.htm Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:07:00 EST Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is reopening access to island camping, including group, individual, and primitive zone camping today. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/reopens-island-camping-for-summer-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:04:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/50th-anniversary-virtual-stewardship-symposium.htm Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:15:00 EST Join us for the virtual Apostle Islands National Lakeshore 50th Anniversary Resource Stewardship Symposium on March 30-31, where twenty-six presenters who will share the rich story of the Apostle Islands - from archeology, cultural resources and traditional ecological knowledge to water quality, fisheries, fire, plants, wetlands, birds, amphibians, and mammals to climate change and innovative youth programs. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/50th-anniversary-virtual-stewardship-symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-ice-caves-remain-closed.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:26:00 EST Public access to the mainland ice caves in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore remain closed due to unstable ice conditions. As recently as February 4, there was open water at the caves, and ice cover on Lake Superior was at record lows. In spite of the recent cold temperatures, most of Lake Superior remains open water and the ice that has formed near the caves is unstable, jagged, and rough, creating high risk conditions. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-ice-caves-remain-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-kicks-off-its-50th-anniversary.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:06:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and its partners will celebrate its 50th year with a year-long series of virtual and carefully planned community events beginning on Saturday, September 26, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-kicks-off-its-50th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/bear-activity-on-oak-island-causes-restricted-access.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:52:00 EST All public uses on Oak Island within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are temporarily restricted to trained park staff due to unusual bear behaviors. This restriction is in effect beginning 8:00 am on August 28, 2020 until the bear no longer exhibits these behaviors. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/bear-activity-on-oak-island-causes-restricted-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/shaw-point-designated-a-national-register-historic-district.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:39:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is pleased to announce that the Shaw Point Historic District on Sand Island in Lake Superior was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/shaw-point-designated-a-national-register-historic-district.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/re-opens-storm-damaged-docks.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:28:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan and Manitou Islands docks have been repaired and reopened. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/re-opens-storm-damaged-docks.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/increases-recreational-access-to-self-contained-overnight-boaters.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:31:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expanding recreational access for self-contained boaters to include overnight use of most park docks. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/increases-recreational-access-to-self-contained-overnight-boaters.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/winter-storms-damage-docks-in-apostle-islands.htm Tue, 12 May 2020 08:00:00 EST Two docks and a vault toilet in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore were damaged by winter storms. The Michigan Island and Manitou Island docks will remain closed until work crews can fully assess and repair damages to these docks. Island access is still possible along the shorelines when weather permits. The York Island vault toilet is buried by sand and debris and will remain closed until it can be excavated. Beaches on York remain open for day use. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/winter-storms-damage-docks-in-apostle-islands.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-suspends-overnight-island-use.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:32:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, in response to guidance from Bayfield and Ashland Counties and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is supporting federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To encourage visitors to stay at home, overnight island use (8:00 pm to 8:00 am) in the lakeshore is suspended until at least Saturday June 20, 2020. This includes both camping and docking overnight. Day use of islands is still permitted. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-suspends-overnight-island-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-supports-efforts-to-slow-spread-of-covid-19.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:53:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, in response to guidance from Bayfield and Ashland Counties and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is supporting federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-supports-efforts-to-slow-spread-of-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/vegetation-legacies-and-change-presentation.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:30:00 EST Join us for the third and final 50th Anniversary lecture hosted by Northland College. Sarah Johnson, Northland College Professor, will be presenting on Vegetation Legacies and Change – A Half-Century of Stewardship in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, February 27 at 7:00 pm, at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute in Ashland, Wisconsin. The event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/vegetation-legacies-and-change-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/ojibwe-culture-and-fire-presentation.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:25:00 EST Join us for the second 50th Anniversary lecture hosted by Northland College. Damon Gezhiibideg Panek, Park Ranger, will be presenting on Ojibwe Culture and Fire, February 6 at 7:00 pm, at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute in Ashland, Wisconsin. The event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/ojibwe-culture-and-fire-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-begins-its-50th-anniversary-year.htm Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:39:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and its partners will celebrate 2020 with a year-long series of community events for its 50th Anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-begins-its-50th-anniversary-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/storm-damage-at-devils-island-light.htm Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:31:00 EST On October 25, 2019 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore staff discovered apparent storm damage at the Devils Island light tower. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/storm-damage-at-devils-island-light.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-accepting-applications-for-commercial-use.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:28:00 EST Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is now accepting applications for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the 2020 and 2021 operating seasons. The deadline for submitting a completed CUA application with all supporting documentation is 4 pm CST, November 30, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-accepting-applications-for-commercial-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/outer-island-re-opens-to-day-use.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2019 06:56:00 EST Outer Island has been re-opened to day-use. Overnight use continues to be closed, including Outer campsite 1 and zone camping. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/outer-island-re-opens-to-day-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporary-closure-on-outer-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:57:00 EST Due to bear activity, a temporary closure is in place on Outer Island. The closure includes all day-use and overnight use, including visiting the light station grounds. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporary-closure-on-outer-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/newsreleases.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:04:00 EST All are invited to a reception to welcome Lynne Dominy, the new superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The reception is being held April 24th, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Park Headquarters, 415 Washington Ave., Bayfield, Wisconsin.l https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/newsreleases.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/reception-to-welcome-lynne-dominy.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:04:00 EST All are invited to a reception to welcome Lynne Dominy, the new superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The reception is being held April 24th, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Park Headquarters, 415 Washington Ave., Bayfield, Wisconsin.l https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/reception-to-welcome-lynne-dominy.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/nps-superintendent-bob-krumenaker-is-leaving-apostle-islands-national-lakeshore.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:20:00 EST NPS Superintendent Bob Krumenaker is Leaving Apostle Islands National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/nps-superintendent-bob-krumenaker-is-leaving-apostle-islands-national-lakeshore.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/prescribed-burn-planned-for-stockton-island.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:13:00 EST A prescribed burn is planned for part of the tombolo section of Stockton Island, where the Ojibwe people used to burn regularly to promote blueberry growth. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/prescribed-burn-planned-for-stockton-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/cat-island-re-opened-to-visitor-use.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:24:00 EST Cat Island has been re-opened to visitor use, following a closure due to bear activity. Monitoring did not find recent bear sign, allowing the park to re-open the campsite and island. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/cat-island-re-opened-to-visitor-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporary-closure-on-cat-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:14:00 EST Cat Island is temporarily closed to all camping and day use due to a bear exhibiting behavior indicating it's not afraid of humans. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporary-closure-on-cat-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/closure-at-the-historic-manitou-island-fish-camp.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:27:00 EST Closure at the historic Manitou Island Fish Camp during repairs and maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/closure-at-the-historic-manitou-island-fish-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/trail-closures-lifted-on-four-islands.htm Wed, 10 May 2017 11:53:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that the temporary trail closures in place on Oak, Michigan, Stockton and Manitou Islands have been lifted. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/trail-closures-lifted-on-four-islands.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-nl-creates-over-35-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 03 May 2017 04:58:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 183,797 visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2016 spent $29,270,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 456 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $35,700,000. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-nl-creates-over-35-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-nl-creates-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 01 May 2017 07:19:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 183,797 visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2016 spent $29,270,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 456 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $35,700,000. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-nl-creates-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/a-new-job-for-the-ashland-harbor-breakwater-light.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:15:00 EST One hundred and one years after casting its first glow across Chequamegon Bay, the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, the newest addition to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, has a new assignment. In addition to continuing to serve as an aid to navigation, it will now serve as a weather and water quality sentinel, providing real-time data on environmental conditions, thanks to support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/a-new-job-for-the-ashland-harbor-breakwater-light.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/replacement-of-raspberry-island-docks.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:17:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will replace the failing wooden crib docks at the Raspberry Island Light Station this summer. The successful bidder on the project is Marine Tech LLC., Duluth, Minnesota. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/replacement-of-raspberry-island-docks.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apis-press-release-national-park-foundation-12-16.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:22:00 EST A grant from the National Park Foundation helped the Bayfield School recently purchase a reverse osmosis machine to enhance student efforts to collect, process, and study maple sap. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apis-press-release-national-park-foundation-12-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/lsb-dock-closure-at-apis.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2016 04:42:00 EST All NPS docks found at Little Sand Bay, both within the harbor and Hokenson dock, are closed due to ice on the docks, causing slippery and unsafe conditions. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/lsb-dock-closure-at-apis.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/thinning-at-meyers-beach-to-improve-views-and-increase-safety.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:00:00 EST Selective thinning of trees and shrubs on the lakeside of the parking lot at Meyers Beach... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/thinning-at-meyers-beach-to-improve-views-and-increase-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/nps-proposes-to-replace-raspberry-island-dock.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:07:00 EST The National Park Service proposes to replace the docks at the Raspberry Island Light Station... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/nps-proposes-to-replace-raspberry-island-dock.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-opens-new-dock-on-sand-island.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that a new dock at East Bay on Sand Island... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-opens-new-dock-on-sand-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/portions-of-oak-island-re-opened.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:39:00 EST Portions of Oak Island have been re-opened after a temporary closure due to bear activity. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/portions-of-oak-island-re-opened.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/expanded-temporary-closure-on-oak-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:39:00 EST Due to increased bear activity, the temporary closure on Oak Island... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/expanded-temporary-closure-on-oak-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporary-closure-on-oak-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:45:00 EST A temporary closure is in place for Oak Island... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/temporary-closure-on-oak-island-due-to-bear-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tragic-fatality-in-lake-superior-off-of-stockton-island.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:02:00 EST A young man tragically died on August 10th, when currents pulled him... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tragic-fatality-in-lake-superior-off-of-stockton-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/celebrate-world-ranger-day.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:37:00 EST World Ranger Day program at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, at the Visitor Center in Bayfield, Wisconsin. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/celebrate-world-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/widespread-storm-damage-in-apostle-islands-nl.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:07:00 EST Severe thunderstorms and associated high winds that occurred... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/widespread-storm-damage-in-apostle-islands-nl.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/eleven-kayakers-rescued-from-sand-island.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:13:00 EST During severe thunderstorms that caused widespread flooding in the region Monday night... https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/eleven-kayakers-rescued-from-sand-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/centennial-trivia-contest.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:02:00 EST Celebrate the birth of our nation and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service as two teams from the gateway communities compete in a trivia contest for bragging rights and glory! https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/centennial-trivia-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/ashland-mural-dedication.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:11:00 EST The newest mural in Ashland's Mural Walk highlights Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It will be unveiled June 30, 2016 in celebration of the National Park Service's Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/ashland-mural-dedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/great-lakes-poetry-installation.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2016 06:20:00 EST Great Lakes poetry art installed at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and for other Great Lakes National Park sites. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/great-lakes-poetry-installation.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/bad-river-receives-grant-for-collaborative-art-project.htm Wed, 11 May 2016 10:51:00 EST Today, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service announced $1,067,500 in support of support 50 grants in 27 states, including an award of $15,000 to the Bad River Tribe for Lake Superior Watershed and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Collaborative Art Project. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/bad-river-receives-grant-for-collaborative-art-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-creates-36-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:26:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 232,662 visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2015 spent $36 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 571 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $44 million. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/tourism-to-apostle-islands-national-lakeshore-creates-36-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/bayfield-library-hosts-centennial-presentation.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:47:00 EST This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS). On Monday February 29 at 6 pm, the Bayfield Library will host a special presentation titled “The National Park Service…100 Years and Counting”. Neil Howk, Assistant Chief of Interpretation and Education at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, will explore some of the history of the NPS and explain efforts to celebrate this anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/bayfield-library-hosts-centennial-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/now-booking-campsites-online.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2016 05:35:00 EST Campers to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore can now check availability and reserve campsite online at www.recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/now-booking-campsites-online.htm https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/recreational-fee-changes-for-2016.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2016 05:45:00 EST Recreational fee changes went into effect January 1, 2016 at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore after public input. These fees help pay for a variety of visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/news/recreational-fee-changes-for-2016.htm