“How do we connect with and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates?”
If the Apostle Islands are to thrive in the face of changing times, we must keep (or make) the park relevant to both current and future generations, and to people of all demographics, including those who have yet to experience why this national park is significant. “Friends” is so charged, and especially with youth. But we also do it through our volunteer program, accessibility initiatives, publications and outreach.
Online Education Resources
Newest education stories
- New mission details: Unmanned research vessels launch in Ashland on Tuesday
The end goal is improving measurement and management of Lake Superior’s vitally important fish populations. - The Apostle Islands School: A rite of passage for Chequamegon Bay youth
In 1986, a vision emerged—providing Northland College students an opportunity to use the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as an outdoor classroom for area sixth graders from the Chequamegon Bay region… - Badges of honor: celebrating Junior Rangers
The NPS Junior Ranger program is an activity-based educational program aimed at visitors between the ages of 4 and 12 (although any visitor can participate). - Celebrate Earth Day 2022 by taking our quiz
Test your knowledge of the Apostle Islands by taking our Earth Day quiz. - Watch: Historic flag raising ceremony at Little Sand Bay
For the first time since the creation of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, the flag of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa was permanently raised over the park on June 23rd, 2021.
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