by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | May 2, 2023 | Accessibility, News
With the public comment period winding down, now is the time to show the National Park Service your support for Access for All and the exciting Meyers Beach accessible ramp project, as well as a companion project that includes a new trail system at Little Sand Bay....
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Apr 12, 2023 | Accessibility, News
Plans for an accessible ramp at the popular Meyers Beach kayak launch take a significant step forward in April, as the National Park Service publishes a draft Environmental Assessment and asks for public comment for the next 30 days. The 54-page document says,...
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Mar 1, 2023 | News
On this first day of meteorological spring, let’s be honest. Any hope that the mainland ice caves will open to foot traffic will have to wait until next winter. But if you’re a fan of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, that’s perfectly fine....
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Dec 13, 2022 | History, News, Places
The fabled gales of November couldn’t stop reconstruction of the historic Hokenson Brothers Fishery dock at Little Sand Bay in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Battered by storms for decades, the dock and related buildings are listed on the State and...
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Oct 10, 2021 | Our Work, Stewardship
It was a milestone in history. 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. The National Park Service joined the Red...