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

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

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

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

Sand Island Lighthouse Located on the Apostle Islands, Sand Island Lighthouse is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship.

The Apostle Islands, surrounded by the notoriously treacherous waters of Lake Superior, are home to thick forests, diverse wildlife, and the spiritual center of the Ojibwe people.

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.

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 ...

Most of the islands share some key features — artful rock formations and sea caves, deep woods, historic lighthouses, black bears — but each has its own natural character and sense of mystery.