by Jeff Rennicke | Sep 23, 2022 | Accessibility, History, News
September 26th marks 52 years for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and kicks off a new commitment for Friends It was September 26, 1970. After years of meetings, negotiations, revisions, and debate, there finally came these words: “for the benefit, inspiration,... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Aug 29, 2022 | Discover the Park, News, Park Info, Science
(NPS News Release) Join us in congratulating David J. Cooper, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager, in being awarded the John L. Cotter Award for Excellence in NPS Archeology for Professional Achievement. “Dave Cooper’s work... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jul 1, 2022 | Accessibility, News, Our Work
Coastal management and accessibility projects were on the agenda, as Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore participated in discussions with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld. The Secretary met on June 29th... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jan 25, 2022 | Features, History, Our Work, Stewardship
What would you say to the future? Our 50th anniversary celebration of the creation of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is over. The speeches have been given, the cupcakes eaten, the candles blown out. But the legacy of all we have accomplished in the park, our... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Dec 31, 2021 | About Us, Our Work
Leaning my shoulder against a birch tree, I stop for a breather and to watch the late afternoon light wash over the forest along the Lakeshore Trail. It is the last day of 2021. The sun will soon set, ending a tumultuous year of challenges, changes, and setting the...