Place

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Forested sandstone cliffs on the Lake Superior shore.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is one of five national park sites in the Lake Superior region.

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Quick Facts
Location:
Wisconsin
Designation:
National Lakeshore

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Last updated: August 25, 2025