The Apostle Islands Ice Caves open today! I published three posts on our day there last year, if you are interested in trekking tips and photos. Ice cleats or something similar are essential this year!
Ciao! ~ Kat
Getting up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning just about killed this night owl, but I was determined to view the ice caves at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore before it was too late. Lake Superior is a moody, unpredictable body of water, and the ice is unlikely to remain stable for foot traffic for much longer, as we optimistically hope that signs of Spring start to appear in the month ahead.
It has been an amazing year for the ice caves, with an estimated 78,000 people visiting a natural wonder that has not been accessible for winter foot traffic since 2009. The parking lot at the entrance to the ice caves quickly fills, and the .4 mile length of Meyers Beach Road connecting the parking lot to Highway 13 incrementally adds walk distance and time to your trip. Given the weekend crowds, we wanted our time at the ice…
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5 responses to “It’s Not Too Late for the Party: Day-Tripping to the Apostle Islands Ice Caves”
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Thanks for sharing this one, Kat. It*s a part of the world i*m not likely to visit so I enjoyed coming along with you! 🙂
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Lovely shots as always, Kat, makes it worth the trip:)
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I wished I had time to get there this year … looks like the ice cave season may be short given the forecast!
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Burr…. too cold for my blood. I appreciate the photos with the people in them as it really does give great perspective in size. Thanks for sharing…. very cool.
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