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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Ridges Sanctuary Door County Nature Preserve

Wooden boardwalk at The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor Door County Wisconsin

The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin

The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor is one of the most distinctive nature preserves in Door County. Known for its winding boardwalks, wetland trails, rare plants, and quiet woodland scenery, it is a place where you can slow down and explore a very different side of the peninsula.

Spread across roughly 1,600 acres, The Ridges protects a unique landscape of swales, ridges, wetlands, boreal forest, and shoreline habitat. For visitors who enjoy wildflowers, birding, photography, and peaceful nature walks, it is one of the most rewarding places to visit in Baileys Harbor.

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