On Shore Activities
Author Lawrence Newman Book Signing
At Keeper of the Light Gift Store - On Bayfield's Waterfront at 19 Front St
Lawrence Newman will be signing his books, “Discovering the Apostle Islands”, "Sailing Adventures in the Apostle Islands" and "Traveler's Guide to Wisconsin's Lake Superior Shore." Newman's books are fabulous guides to the Apostle Islands for kayakers, boaters and beachcombers alike.
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Present your Lighthouse Celebration / Apostle Islands Cruises
ticket at Keeper of the Light and get 15% off “Discovering the Apostle Islands”
Lawrence Newman will be signing his books, “Discovering the Apostle Islands”, "Sailing Adventures in the Apostle Islands" and "Traveler's Guide to Wisconsin's Lake Superior Shore." Newman's books are fabulous guides to the Apostle Islands for kayakers, boaters and beachcombers alike.
Date & Time TBA
Present your Lighthouse Celebration / Apostle Islands Cruises
ticket at Keeper of the Light and get 15% off “Discovering the Apostle Islands”
Photographer Mark Weller Presents "Lighthouses of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: A Photographic Adventure to the Islands and the Stars Above"
At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Headquarters, 415 Washington Ave
The iconic Lighthouses of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore meet the magical and world-class dark skies of Lake Superior, resulting in a series of stunning photographs that links the Milky Way and the National Lakeshore in a unique and surprising way. Join photographer Mark Weller and learn about how he led his team on a wild adventure over 13 years to produce this marvelous series. This is a free presentation. See the photos!
Friday, September 7
The iconic Lighthouses of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore meet the magical and world-class dark skies of Lake Superior, resulting in a series of stunning photographs that links the Milky Way and the National Lakeshore in a unique and surprising way. Join photographer Mark Weller and learn about how he led his team on a wild adventure over 13 years to produce this marvelous series. This is a free presentation. See the photos!
Friday, September 7
Warren Nelson & Friends in Concert: “Lake Songs & Lighthouses"
At Harbor View Event Center - 251 Harborview Dr, Washburn WI
We wrap up our Lighthouse Celebration finale with a concert on the shore of Lake Superior overlooking the Chequamegon Bay and the Ashland Breakwater lighthouse. Warren Nelson is joined by Ed Willett, Rowan Nelson-Ferris, Cheryl Leah, Otis McLennon, Tom Mitchell, and Betty Ferris (projecting visuals on big screen) for an evening of original songs along with images on the big screen in the spirit of the Apostle Islands and their historic beacons.
Nelson, founder of Big Top Chautauqua, is well-known as a celebrator of the history of the Chequamegon area and is the composer of the shows, “Riding The Wind”, “Take It To The Lake”, “Keeper of the Light”, “Take Me To The Islands” and numerous others.
Friday, August 31 at 7:30pm
We wrap up our Lighthouse Celebration finale with a concert on the shore of Lake Superior overlooking the Chequamegon Bay and the Ashland Breakwater lighthouse. Warren Nelson is joined by Ed Willett, Rowan Nelson-Ferris, Cheryl Leah, Otis McLennon, Tom Mitchell, and Betty Ferris (projecting visuals on big screen) for an evening of original songs along with images on the big screen in the spirit of the Apostle Islands and their historic beacons.
Nelson, founder of Big Top Chautauqua, is well-known as a celebrator of the history of the Chequamegon area and is the composer of the shows, “Riding The Wind”, “Take It To The Lake”, “Keeper of the Light”, “Take Me To The Islands” and numerous others.
Friday, August 31 at 7:30pm
Bayfield Maritime Museum
131 S 1st St, Bayfield WI
Bayfield's Maritime Museum shares stories and artifacts about Lake Superior commercial fishing, Apostle Islands lighthouses, boats, ships, and the innovative people of Bayfield who made their living on this great inland sea.
The museum operates strictly with volunteers and your support. After you've explored Bayfield's maritime stories, please consider donating what you can to keep these traditions alive.
FREE ADMISSION - Open week-ends in September 10am to 4pm Maritime Museum Facebook Page
Bayfield's Maritime Museum shares stories and artifacts about Lake Superior commercial fishing, Apostle Islands lighthouses, boats, ships, and the innovative people of Bayfield who made their living on this great inland sea.
The museum operates strictly with volunteers and your support. After you've explored Bayfield's maritime stories, please consider donating what you can to keep these traditions alive.
FREE ADMISSION - Open week-ends in September 10am to 4pm Maritime Museum Facebook Page
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Center
415 Washington Ave, Bayfield WI
This is a good place to begin your National Lakeshore visit! Apostle Islands brownstone was used to construct this stately building, as well as many other elegant public buildings and residences throughout the Upper Midwest. At the visitor center you can view audiovisual programs and study exhibits about the park's history, natural history, and recreation opportunities. Rest rooms, information desk, exhibits, camping permits.
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This is a good place to begin your National Lakeshore visit! Apostle Islands brownstone was used to construct this stately building, as well as many other elegant public buildings and residences throughout the Upper Midwest. At the visitor center you can view audiovisual programs and study exhibits about the park's history, natural history, and recreation opportunities. Rest rooms, information desk, exhibits, camping permits.
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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
29270 County Highway G, Ashland WI
Exhibits: Step back in time! Listen to spirited songs of voyageurs singing as they paddle their fur laden, 35-foot birch bark canoe across Lake Superior. Peek inside an 18th century fur trade post. Feel the pulsating rumble of an explosion in a deep-shaft iron mine. Our unique displays stage an overview of human cultures interacting with the land and natural resources of the Northern Great Lakes region, from the Ice Age to the present.
Hike the Center's Interpretive Nature Trails and enjoy seasonal changes in the flora and fauna along the trail.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the northwoods wetlands on our ¾-mile interpretive boardwalk trail that winds along a black ash swamp, sedge meadow, and mature cedar and tamarack swamp. A trail loop encircles the Nature's Discovery Area, where children explore nature’s secrets: crawling inside a beaver lodge, finding animal tracks, building sandcastles, creating masterpieces with wood, and catching butterflies and dragonflies.
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Exhibits: Step back in time! Listen to spirited songs of voyageurs singing as they paddle their fur laden, 35-foot birch bark canoe across Lake Superior. Peek inside an 18th century fur trade post. Feel the pulsating rumble of an explosion in a deep-shaft iron mine. Our unique displays stage an overview of human cultures interacting with the land and natural resources of the Northern Great Lakes region, from the Ice Age to the present.
Hike the Center's Interpretive Nature Trails and enjoy seasonal changes in the flora and fauna along the trail.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the northwoods wetlands on our ¾-mile interpretive boardwalk trail that winds along a black ash swamp, sedge meadow, and mature cedar and tamarack swamp. A trail loop encircles the Nature's Discovery Area, where children explore nature’s secrets: crawling inside a beaver lodge, finding animal tracks, building sandcastles, creating masterpieces with wood, and catching butterflies and dragonflies.
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