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Category Archives: Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The final answer is “making memories”

On September 26, we are observing Apostle Islands National Lakeshore’s 50th anniversary. A wonderful thing about this place is that visitors tend to come here to mark special events in their own lives.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 22 answer is Rocky Island

Deer hunters and their bounty

An unusual aspect of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is that hunting, trapping, and fishing are permitted in the park according to Federal and State laws.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreSeptember 17, 2020September 17, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 21 answer is Otter Island

Today, Neil is travelling back in time 60 years to participate in what was probably the largest campout in the history of the Apostle Islands.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreSeptember 10, 2020September 10, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 20 answer is the Lakeshore Trail

Powerful windstorms this summer toppled hundreds of trees throughout the park, including a stand of century old red pines just north of the “Bowl” at the mainland caves.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreSeptember 3, 2020September 4, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 19 answer is Bear Island

Bear Island shoreline

From the sandstone ledge on the shore of this island named for a large furry animal you can see Devils Island across the lake to the north.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreAugust 27, 2020August 29, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 18 answer is South Twin Island

Today Neil is taking a close look at efforts to help revegetate the sandscape on this island, once home to a thriving fishing industry.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreAugust 20, 2020August 20, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 17 answer is Michigan Island

This island is home to the first lighthouse and the tallest lighthouse in the park.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreAugust 13, 2020August 16, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 16 answer is Eagle Island

This island is the westernmost and second-smallest island in the chain and the birds like it that way.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreAugust 6, 2020August 9, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 15 answer is Raspberry Island

Sailing past the Raspberry Island lighthouse

Hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, boating, sailing, paddling, cross country skiing, sightseeing cruises, playing croquet, and lighthouse tours are all popular ways of enjoying the island.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreJuly 30, 2020August 5, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

Where in the park is Neil? The week 14 answer is Hermit Island

This island is known to some of the locals as Wilson Island.

Posted byFriends of the Apostle Islands National LakeshoreJuly 23, 2020August 5, 2020Posted in50th Anniversary, News, Where in the Park is Neil

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