National Lakeshore · Wisconsin, United States
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a national lakeshore in Wisconsin, United States, covering 69,377 acres (28,076 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Lakeshore |
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| Location | Wisconsin, United States |
| Area | 69,377 acres (28,076 ha) |
| Coordinates | 46.9653° N, 90.6642° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 21 islands (the Apostle Islands) and shoreline encompassing 69,540 acres (28,140 ha) in northern Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior. It is known for its collection of historic lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, a few old-growth remnant forests, and natural animal habitats. Of its area, 42,308 acres (17,121 ha) is land and 27,232 acres (11,020 ha) is water, extending one-quarter mile from the 155 miles (249 km) of shoreline. The national lakeshore is managed by the National Park Service and headquartered in Bayfield, Wisconsin, on Lake Superior.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Duluth International Airport (DLH) · Duluth, United States · 72.9 miles away
- Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) · Hancock, United States · 103.3 miles away
- Range Regional Airport (HIB) · Hibbing, United States · 106.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore?
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is in Wisconsin, United States (46.9653° N, 90.6642° W).
How big is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore?
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore covers 69,377 acres (28,076 ha).
Does Apostle Islands National Lakeshore have campgrounds?
Yes — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostle_Islands_National_Lakeshore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/apis/ — Official park page.