Apostle Islands National Lakeshore


Imagine that moment, being in that perfect spot as the sun rises, and everything comes into focus. A rocky shoreline suddenly reflects the world around you. Waiting for you among the water, land, forests, and history is that moment. How will the islands inspire you?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore features several points of interest with much of it only accessible by water.

  • Boating
  • Motorized Boating
  • Sailing
  • Boat Tour
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Boat Tour
  • Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Freshwater Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Arts
  • Photography
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Commerce
  • Trade
  • Farming and Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Logging and Timber Cutting
  • Maritime
  • Lighthouses
  • Ships and Shipwrecks
  • Native American Heritage
  • Social Movements
  • Conservation Movement
  • Ancient Seas
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Caves, Caverns and Karst
  • Climate Change
  • Coasts, Islands and Atolls
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Coniferous Forests
  • Deciduous Forests
  • Geology
  • Lakes
  • Natural Sounds
  • Night Sky
  • Aurora Borealis
  • Rock Landscapes and Features
  • Scenic Views
  • Unique Species
  • Endangered
  • Wetlands
  • Wilderness

View of the Bowl at the Mainland Sea Caves

Tree-covered red cliffs meet greenish blue water, in a bowl shape.

Hike or paddle to views of the sea caves along the mainland unit of the park.

Ice Caves

Sunlight shines through a cave hole surrounded by icicles onto the frozen lake surface

While infrequent, the unique beauty and temporal nature of these ice formations serves to make the mainland ice caves all the more memorable and desirable.

Raspberry Island Lighthouse

A two story white house with a light tower in the middle, reflects the colors of the setting sun.

Step into the past with a visit to Raspberry Island Lighthouse.

Julian Bay

Sunrise illuminates a long beach near calm water.

Julian Bay is a popular beach to visit on Stockton Island.

Rocky Shorelines

A rocky shoreline meets the calm water of a lake at sunset.

Experience the setting sun along a rocky island shoreline.