Apostle Islands Wisconsin Blog (Trip reports)

Your one-stop resource for all things Apostle Islands, from a guy who lives and breathes these islands. From How-tos, Travel Tips, Gear, and what you need to see and how to see it during your visit to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Come along as we explore the Mainland Sea Caves, Devil's Island, the world famous Ice Caves near Bayfield, Wisconsin, and many of the other incredible places found in the outer ring of the Apostles.

If you have questions that aren't addressed here, feel free to reach out to me directly here, or DM me on Instagram.


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The Lake is Boss
March, 2023  |  Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Lake Superior Wisconsin

TL;DR - The Lake is Boss. And marine forecasts can be very, very wrong, with serious consequences. A first person account of a near miss on Lake Superior.

Wilderness Camping in the Apostle Islands
June, 2022  |   Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Lake Superior Wisconsin

An early summer wilderness camping trip on Cat Island in the Apostles while photographing the night sky and Milky Way.

Destination: Devil's Island
June, 2023  |  Devil's Island | Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Lake Superior Wisconsin

An early summer overnighter on Devil's Island - one of the most captivating places on earth.

The Best Apostle Islands Ice Caves
UPDATED - January 9, 2023  |  Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Lake Superior Wisconsin

APOSTLE ISLANDS ICE CAVES

Ice Caves on Lake Superior in Wisconsin like you’ve never seen before!


Nearly everyone knows about the visually stunning Apostle Islands Mainland Ice Caves located near Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior...

Early Season Camping in the Apostle Islands
May 11th, 2022  |  Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Lake Superior Wisconsin
A LATE START, BUT WORTH THE WAIT

The winter of 2021-2022 in northern Wisconsin will be remembered by many for hanging on long after most were ready to say their goodbyes. Indeed, as I write this post commemorating the first open water Apostle Islands adventure of 2022, I recall having already made three or four trips out by this date last year...