Also known to the Ojibwe as Miskwabimijikag Miniss (Willow Tree Island), this island includes a story fit for Memorial Day.
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Where in the park is Neil? The week 4 answer is…
This island is the easternmost, northernmost and largest island in the National Lakeshore.
Where in the park is Neil? The week 3 answer is…
This tiny island is located to the north of Michigan Island, on the eastern side of the archipelago.
Thank you to our Giving Tuesday NOW donors
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Where in the park is Neil? The week 2 answer is…
This is the western-most island in the National Lakeshore and is clearly visible from Little Sand Bay on the mainland
Where in the park is Neil? The week 1 answer is…
This island has gone by a number of names including Kagagiwanjikag Miniss (Ojibwe for “Island of Hemlock Trees”), Texas Island, Hemlock Island and Shoe Island.
The Apostle Islands after dark – celebrating our night sky
It’s dark sky week around the globe… a perfect time to explore the night sky above the Islands and consider dark sky designation.
Celebrating Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day founder and advocate for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Earth Day 2020 is like no other. Watch the WPT documentary devoted to founder Gaylord Nelson and his legacy, which includes the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
New feature: Where in the park is Neil?
We would like to introduce a new, fun feature for you and your family. It’s a way for you to enjoy the amazing Apostle Islands National Lakeshore virtually… a way to see some of what the islands have to offer, from the perspective of someone who knows the National Lakeshore like the back of his hand.