Accessibility – Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Friends announces Meyers Beach accessibility project

Kayers prepare to paddle to the mainland sea caves at Meyers Beach

The project will enable people with mobility issues to access the gateway to the mainland sea caves.

Little Sand Bay kayak launch site offers increased assessability

Launching your kayak at Little Sand Bay just got easier, thanks to a new mat.

New accessible amphitheater to be built at Presque Isle on Stockton Island this summer

The raised deck surface and boardwalk make this location more accessible to park visitors who may have mobility challenges.

The final product will enable visitors in wheelchairs, using walkers or with mobility issues to move from the dock to the already accessible campsite, up to the contact station and onto the amphitheater.

“Wilderness Accessibility Fund” Case for Support

Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is raising funds for their Wilderness Accessibility Fund to make the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS NL) one of the most accessible, inaccessible national parks. With the funds they will help the Park implement projects that would otherwise take decades to accomplish if park funding were the soleContinue reading ““Wilderness Accessibility Fund” Case for Support”

Little Sand Bay to get a Handicap-Accessible Viewing Platform

The view from the end of the dock of the islands to the north – Sand, York and the open Lake – is beautiful, if you are tall enough to look over the rocky storm barrier. Not so if you are under 5 feet or in a wheelchair. Thanks to a $5000 private donation weContinue reading “Little Sand Bay to get a Handicap-Accessible Viewing Platform”

Friends to Help Park With Gifts of Time & Money

$31,000 is our contribution to the Park in 2018, and volunteers will once again be active come spring. “We are pleased that “Friends” can contribute so significantly to address Park needs. We really appreciate their help and involvement,” says Park Superintendent Bob Krumenaker. Specifically, “Friends” will be funding several deferred maintenance projects including replicated stormContinue reading “Friends to Help Park With Gifts of Time & Money”

What We Propose to Do: 2017 Projects In Brief

Clear wilderness trails affected by the Summer 2016 wind storm Resurrect Historical Day Marker Navigational Aids at Raspberry Island Light Station Help fund a ranger’s time for the Island School and pay for transportation Provide funding to help finish constructing an early 1900’s Raspberry Island Lightkeeper’s rowing tender; a 16’ skiff that will be housed atContinue reading “What We Propose to Do: 2017 Projects In Brief”