This island is among the tallest points in the national Lakeshore. This arch is only a memory now…
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Virtual Video Tour: Raspberry Island
While we’re all practicing social distancing in the pandemic, join us on a virtual tour through the lens of Friends volunteer photographers.
Where in the park is Neil? The week 5 answer is York Island
Also known to the Ojibwe as Miskwabimijikag Miniss (Willow Tree Island), this island includes a story fit for Memorial Day.
Where in the park is Neil? The week 4 answer is Outer Island
This island is the easternmost, northernmost and largest island in the National Lakeshore.
Where in the park is Neil? The week 3 answer is Gull Island
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
The novel corona virus is a threat unlike any the world has seen. Fortunately, so is the response. Giving Tuesday NOW helped to mobilize caring people to support the Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and countless other non-profits around the globe, as we help those in need to cope with the many impactsContinue reading “Thank you to our Giving Tuesday NOW donors”
Together, we are the power of many working for all
If you are looking for a way to give back to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and stay connected to its gateway communities during “Safer at Home,” donate during #GivingTuesdayNOW.
Where in the park is Neil? The week 2 answer is Sand Island
This is one of the most western-most islands 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 Cat Island
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.