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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore WI

Lat, Long: 46.96240467, -90.66045665

Designation: 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?

Weather:

Lake Superior is renowned for its cold temperatures, rough seas, fog, and sudden squalls. Boaters and paddlers should monitor marine weather forecasts and be constantly alert to changing conditions. Average daytime high temperatures range from 60 degrees Fahrenheit in May, to the upper 80s in mid-summer, to the mid-60s in September. Average lows vary from 40 degrees in May, to the upper 50s in mid-summer, to 50 degrees in September. Average water temperatures in May and June are only in the 40s.

Directions:

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

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Address/Contact:

415 Washington Avenue

Bayfield, US, 54814

Phone: 7157793397

Email: apis_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Tree-covered red cliffs meet greenish blue water, in a bowl shape.Sunlight shines through a cave hole surrounded by icicles onto the frozen lake surfaceA two story white house with a light tower in the middle, reflects the colors of the setting sun.Sunrise illuminates a long beach near calm water.A rocky shoreline meets the calm water of a lake at sunset.