The Apostle Islands lighthouses, built between 1856 and 1915, guided commercial freighters and pleasure boaters through the treacherous, icy waters of Lake Superior.

The islands are a national park and are part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The islands have both lighthouses, historical sights, and forests. One of the only ways to see them is by boat.

Beginning in 1857, lighthouses began shining across the Apostle Islands, guides for sailors and fishermen and witnesses to shipwreck and rescue, to family life and presidential visits.But advances ...

Located on the Apostle Islands, Sand Island Lighthouse is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Built with local brownstone, its rugged beauty is complemented by the pristine surroundings.

The Apostle Islands is also home to the largest collection of lighthouses in any National Park system. There are 8 lighthouses on 6 of the islands and there are boat tours offered throughout the ...

From its most popular state park to a 156 year-old lighthouse, Wisconsin isn't short on great views. Here are 7 that you should check out this summer.

Discover the lighthouses that shaped Wisconsin's maritime history, from Lake Michigan's first beacon at Pottawatomie to the towering lights of Door County and Lake Superior's Apostle Islands.

At Raspberry Island's pristine 1857 lighthouse, a semiretired ranger might appear and give an animated tour and lecture about what life was like in isolation in the 19th century.

The sun sets over York and Sand Islands, seen from the grounds of Raspberry Island lighthouse. “I’m so grateful for the Apostle Islands,” says Guttenfelder, who is based in Minnesota.

Aug. 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, with a slew of centennial celebrations taking place at Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and other blue-chip properties in the park servic… ...

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore boast a 12-mile Lake Superior shoreline and nearly two dozen islands. It's also home to the largest collection of lighthouses in the national parks system ...

Aug. 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, with a slew of centennial celebrations taking place at Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and other blue-chip properties in the park servic… ...