by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Apr 15, 2023 | News, Science
30 miles offshore, Devils Island and Outer Island offer some incredible views of the Milky Way set in a field of innumerable stars. And if you’re very fortunate, you’ll witness the spectacular northern lights dancing in some of the darkest skies in Wisconsin.... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Apr 6, 2023 | News
The winter of 2022/23 is one for the record books for Bayfield and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. A massive 158.7 inches of snow – so far – makes this the snowiest winter on record. Thanks to the lake effect snow machine, the previous record of... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Dec 16, 2022 | News
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful.” Yes, it’s a line from the holiday standard, “Let it snow,” but it also applies to this story. As we wrap up 2022, we’re looking back at the top social stories of the year and weather is among... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Aug 1, 2022 | News, Science
After a hot, sweaty hike, there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the lake at Julian Bay Beach on Stockton Island. If Lake Superior stays calm enough long enough, the shallowest water, warmed by the sun, can be pleasantly refreshing. Wade out farther and you’ll... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jun 10, 2022 | Activities, Discover the Park, News, Park Info
“The lake is the boss” and “know before you go” are literally words to live by when kayaking in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Before your next paddling or boating adventure, it pays to learn as much as you can about the weather forecast and wave conditions....