Apostle Islands
National Lakeshore
Wisconsin (USA, Lake Superior)Designated in 1970278 km²
An archipelago of 21 islands with sea caves cut into sandstone that freeze into spectacular ice formations each winter
Area
278 km²
Designated in
1970
Region
Wisconsin (USA, Lake Superior)
Protected since 1970, the Apostle Islands archipelago in Lake Superior holds sea caves cut into sandstone over centuries by the lake's swell; in the coldest winters the caves freeze into large stalactites and curtains of ice, reachable on foot across the frozen lake itself in years when the ice is thick enough — a phenomenon that has made the Apostle Islands ice caves a benchmark winter photography destination in the American Midwest.
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Apostle Islands: 79 documented species
Mammals18Birds30Reptiles9Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in the United States, where Apostle Islands lies.
DesertTemperate forestTundra / polarWetland
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
176 km away
Wildlife you can see now
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Now is a good time: Urban bat colony under Congress Avenue Bridge (March to November (peak in summer))
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