| The Apostle Islands are a beautiful group of islands in | | | | 13. North Twin Island 14. Oak Island 15. Otter Island |
| Lake Superior, they are considered to be an | | | | 16. Outer Island 17. Raspberry Island 18. Rocky Island |
| extension of the Bayfield Peninsula, in extreme | | | | 19. Sand Island 20. South Twin Island 21. York Island |
| northern Wisconsin. The entire area has been home | | | | A major attraction that brings visitors to the Apostle |
| to the Ojibwe People for more than 400 years, | | | | islands are the lighthouses. The lighthouses are a huge |
| today the Ojibwe constitute more than half of the | | | | part of Lake Superior history. There are eight |
| population. The only one of the Islands that is | | | | lighthouses still standing, and 6 of them are listed as |
| developed commercially in any way, is Madeline Island. | | | | historical treasures on the National Historic Register. |
| The other Islands are used primarily by tourists, and | | | | Each lighthouse is unique and fascinating in its own |
| for their natural resources. Hunting, fishing, wildlife | | | | right - you'll want to be sure to visit each lighthouse. |
| conservation, and logging are the main sources of | | | | The Apostle Islands are also one of the most |
| revenue. The Islands offer the best of Mother | | | | intimate wild life observation sites in the United |
| Nature's bounty for you to enjoy year round. No | | | | States. Within the parks estimated 720-mile |
| matter what season you choose for your visit, there | | | | encompassing boundaries, over 35 species of animals |
| will be plenty to keep you busy. Whether you want | | | | have been seen, and close to 250 different types of |
| to attend a festival, explore hiking trails, relax at a | | | | birds. Because the islands are still relatively |
| campground, or visit historic museums, any type of | | | | unpopulated, the animals are unafraid of people, so if |
| activity that you enjoy is to be found within the | | | | you don't bother them, they will go about their |
| islands. The Apostle Islands are part of the federally | | | | business without bothering you. The islands each |
| recognized National Lakeshore Park system, and have | | | | offer excellent places to eat, and to sleep, with |
| been since 1970. For more information about the | | | | comfortable and pleasant hotels and inns, restaurants, |
| history of the islands, or other interesting information, | | | | and cafés. In addition, there are some very |
| visit the National Park service website to find a | | | | exciting cruises, and other tours also. Whether you're |
| wealth of information on the Apostle Islands. Fondly | | | | visiting the sea caves, or climbing the hiking trails, you |
| referred to as the "Hidden Jewels of Lake Superior", | | | | can even reserve a kayak to explore the waters |
| the 21 islands that together comprise the Apostle | | | | along the endless miles of shoreline. Whether you're |
| Island family include: 1. Basswood Island 2. Bear Island | | | | interested in seeing the lighthouses, enjoying the |
| 3. Cat Island 4. Devils Island 5. Eagle Island 6. Gull | | | | remote beauty, or experiencing the local culture, you |
| Island 7. Hermit Island 8. Ironwood Island 9. Long | | | | are sure to enjoy your trip to the Apostle Islands. |
| Island (Individually, not part of the Apostle Islands, | | | | Get your outdoor sporting goods including binoculars |
| but considered to be part of Chequamegon Point) 10. | | | | and survival stuff from our site. |
| Madeline Island 11. Manitou Island 12. Michigan Island | | | | |