Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

The Long Island Light.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.
Map showing location of park.
Photograph of ice caves formation in 2014.
Apostle Islands ice caves expected to open Feb. 16 if conditions remain stable
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable.
Photograph of Lake Superior sandstone rock stack under a blue sky.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of rocky shoreline and steps leading to historic lighthouse.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of Piping Plover standing on sandy beach.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of historic lighthouse from above with Lake Superior in the background.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of sandy shoreline.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn