Apostle Islands and Madeline Island

Collage of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island in Wisconsin showing a shoreline waterfall, Sand Island Lighthouse, sandstone cliffs, and a tour boat on Lake Superior.

Apostle Islands and Madeline Island Trip

A few years ago, my husband and I took a trip to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island in northern Wisconsin. We boarded the first ferry of the day from Bayfield and crossed Lake Superior to Madeline Island.

After arriving, we spent part of the morning exploring the island before renting a boat for the afternoon. From there, we followed the shoreline of the Apostle Islands and passed lighthouses, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and sea caves.

Lake Superior was calm that day, which made the trip even more memorable. Because conditions were so good, we were able to safely reach areas that are not always easy to see by private boat.

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Rock Island Wisconsin

Potawatomi Lighthouse on Rock Island in Door County Wisconsin at sunset

Rock Island is a 912-acre Wisconsin state park in Door County that takes two ferry rides to reach. The first ferry leaves Gills Rock for Washington Island. The second leaves Washington Island and takes visitors to Rock Island, where you’ll find hiking trails, shoreline views, a historic boathouse, primitive camping, and Wisconsin’s oldest lighthouse station. … Read more

Longtail Point Lighthouse Green Bay

Longtail Point Lighthouse ruins in Green Bay Wisconsin standing beside marsh grasses and shallow water.

Longtail Point Lighthouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is one of the area’s more unusual historic sites. The remaining stone tower stands on Long Tail Point, a low island north of the mouth of the Fox River, where shallow water, sandy stretches, reeds, and thick summer growth create a landscape that feels part beach stop and part adventure.

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Sand Point Lighthouse Escanaba Michigan

Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba Michigan on Lake Michigan

Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan

Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan, is a scenic and easy stop along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. Located inside Ludington Park, this historic lighthouse combines waterfront views, local history, and one of the most photogenic landmarks in the Escanaba area.

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Cana Island Lighthouse

Cana Island Lighthouse in Baileys Harbor, Door County Wisconsin with winter snow and park sign

Cana Island Lighthouse – Baileys Harbor, Door County Cana Island Lighthouse is one of the most recognizable historic landmarks in Door County, Wisconsin. Located just north of Baileys Harbor, the lighthouse sits on a small island along the Lake Michigan shoreline and has guided ships through the waters of the peninsula since 1868. The lighthouse … Read more