Can I take my boat to Apostle Islands?

Can I take my boat to Apostle Islands?

The Apostle Islands’ protected bays, public docks, pristine beaches, historic sites, and natural beauty offer outstanding boating and sailing opportunities. Public docks are found on 12 of the islands in the national lakeshore. Space is reserved at some docks for National Park Service (NPS) vessels and excursion boats.

How do you travel between the Apostle Islands?

Take a Shuttle or water taxi: Apostle Islands Cruises – (AIC) is authorized by the National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior as a park concessioner to serve the public within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. They offer a variety of narrated sightseeing tours and shuttles to specific islands.

When should I go to Apostle Islands?

Summer is the best time to visit the Apostle Islands, namely July and August. June and September are also good months, but meteorological conditions are much more unstable.

Are Apostle Islands worth visiting?

The Apostle Islands isn’t exactly roughing it. It’s a beautiful area that attracts people with disposable income. Shopping, tours, guided outdoor experiences, good food, and of course ice cream are abundant and really constitute most of your entertainment options.

Can you canoe to the Apostle Islands?

Because of Lake Superior’s power and unpredictability, the National Park Service does NOT recommend the use of small open boats, canoes, open cockpit or sit-upon kayaks, and paddleboards for travel between islands or to the sea caves. A sea kayak is the recommended kayak that should be used in the Apostle Islands.

Do you need a car on Madeline Island?

If you like to explore sitting behind the wheel, you can fully experience the Island by car. Pick up a free self-guided driving CD so see the sights at your own pace. Big Bay State Park and Big Bay Town Park share a magnificent 2 mile long beach for swimming, picnicking and beach combing as well as overnight camping.

Do you need a National park Pass for Apostle Islands?

No. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore does not charge an entrance fee, but does have expanded amenity fees. These fees apply to overnight docking, parking at Meyer’s Beach Road, lighthouse tours, and camping.

Do you need a sea kayak for Apostle Islands?

Can you kayak the Apostle Islands without a guide?

It takes kayaking skills, and you must be in good shape and you must be able to swim to kayak without a guide in the Apostle Islands. Tours are appropriate for beginners and inexperienced paddlers as we only launch in safe paddling conditions and guides are equipped to tow if necessary.

Are there bears on Madeline Island?

The cameras allow us to confirm the presence of species such as coyote, river otter, bald eagle, white-tailed deer, black bear, Canada geese, red squirrel, raccoon, short-tailed weasel, snowshoe hare, and even some rodents. We also believe we have observed a single lone wolf on Madeline Island.