Long Island
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While “island” remains part of its name, sometime in the late fall of 1976, sand deposited by the waves and wind of a geographically changing Lake Superior joined the island to Chequamegon Point, part of the Bad River Reservation. Long Island is made entirely of sand and rises only about 15 feet above the level of Lake Superior.
Two automatic lighthouses now operate on Long Island. The old concrete path between the two lighthouses has become mostly buried under the sand but a mile-long wooden boardwalk makes for an easy hike between the two lights. Excerpts from Apostle Islands Water Trips by John C. Frank. Buy a copy here.
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Fast Facts
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Long Island from the water. Click image to enlarge. – Photo: Jeff Rennicke
Long Island – Zaagawaamikong-neyaashi
Location: 46.7269° N, 90.7849° W
Features:
- 4 miles long, 300 acres
- Added to the national lakeshore in 1986
- 2 active navigational lights
- 1 campsite
- 1 dock
- Hiking trail/boardwalk
- Poison ivy is common
- Piping plover nesting site
- Public access by private boat, water taxi or kayak
NPS Long Island Information:
- General Information: https://www.nps.gov/places/long-island-an-island-apart-apis.htm
- Campsite: https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/longislandcampsite.htm
- How do I get there? https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/commercial-services.htm
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