A cluster of 21 islands dotting the waters of Lake Superior; great for hiking, boating and camping.
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Feb 17, 2025
Apostle Island Kayak (note - no s on Kayak) with website of bayfieldkayak.com. First warning -- they are capitalizing on another outfitters name -- Apostle Island Kayaks (with an s). Second big compl…Full review by Christie B
Aug 29, 2024
Great area with some beautiful scenery. We stopped at 2 mainland visitor centers for about 30 minutes each and learned a bit about the islands. The Little Sand Lake visitor center we could have actua…Full review by valliam13
Oct 12, 2023
Took the Grand Boat tour. It started out cold and rainy but cleared up. Wonderful narrator and views. Educational and so enjoyable.Full review by mary d
We are originally from WI but have lived in OR for past 40 years. Taking a trip this year in Sept and Oct to upper MI, MN and WI and will be in the Bayfield Apostle Islands area Sept 27 …
We are originally from WI but have lived in OR for past 40 years. Taking a trip this year in Sept and Oct to upper MI, MN and WI and will be in the Bayfield Apostle Islands area Sept 27-29. Will the tour boats of the islands and ferry to Madeline Island still be operating at that time?
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How did the Apostle Islands get their name?
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It is reasonable to presume that the “Apostles” name was applied by the early Jesuits who drew up the first maps of the region in the early 18th century...
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