Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Active and Adventure Vacations

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Rock formation at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin (courtesy, National Park Service)

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Active and Adventure Highlights

  • Check out the distant Apostles—and maybe get your feet wet—on the 4.5-mile, one-way lakeshore hiking trail from Meyers Beach to Sand Point.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for bears while hiking to the old logging camp on Stockton Island. It has one of the highest densities of black bears in the nation.
  • A short paddle to the mainland sea caves in a sea kayak is a must. Put in at Meyers Beach northwest of town and paddle east along the shore, or try outfitters Trek & Trail and Living Adventure, which leads trips from Bayfield.
  • Non-paddlers can shuttle to and from the islands care of Bayfield's Apostle Islands Cruise Service. Call ahead for weather reports and up-to-date shuttle information.
  • Camping on the islands requires a National Park Service permit, available at the island ranger stations or reservable online—the latter is recommended, because it can be a long paddle back to shore on a busy weekend.


Hotels

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Pinehurst Inn
83645 Hwy. 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
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Distance: 6.6 Miles
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Dalrymple Park & Campground
Hwy. 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
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Distance: 6.6 Miles
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Old Rittenhouse Inn
301 Rittenhouse Ave.
Bayfield, WI
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Attractions

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Big Top Chautauqua
At the top of Ski Hill Road off of Hwy. 13, about 3 miles south of Bayfield
PO Box 455, 101 West Bayfield Street
Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 Map
Distance: 19.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a non profit... Read More
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South Shore Brewery
808 West Main St.
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806 Map
Distance: 25.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The South Shore Brewery offers a variety of beers as well as a full menu of snacks, appetizers, and light fare. ... Read More
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Tom's Burned Down Cafe
On Madeline Island, east of Bayfield
1 Middle Rd, Box 222
La Pointe, Wisconsin 54850 Map
Distance: 13.3 Miles (from destination center)
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