apostle islands: Fourth edition of "The Superior Way: A Cruising Guide to Lake Superior" is now available - 06/28/08 06:18 PM
If you're a Lake Superior sailor or power boat owner, you'll want to pick up the latest edition of Bonnie Dahl's much-praised "Cruising Guide to Lake Superior".
The newly-available fourth edition includes wilderness anchorages around the "big lake". And there are over 350 GPS waypoints plotted for sailing and boating enthusiasts.
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apostle islands: 12% of Americans Plan to Spend Economic Stimulus Money on Vacation Travel - Come Visit Madeline Island! - 05/21/08 09:37 PM
According to the news services, the Federal Government estimates that twelve per cent of Americans plan to spend their "economic stimulus" rebates on vacation travel.
The local television news reported this eveing that the average gasoline cost will be about $58 round trip for someone in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint … (11 comments)
apostle islands: Tourist Traffic Picking Up on U.S. Highway 2 Corridor from Duluth to the Apostle Islands - 05/20/08 09:22 PM
U.S. Route 2 in northwestern Wisconsin is considered a lifeline by many in this corner of the State.
Wisconsin Highway 2 enters the State of Wisconsin via the Bong Bridge in Duluth, Minnesota. The Bong Bridge has become even more important in recent weeks, since the Minnesota Department of Transportation decided to undertake … (1 comments)
apostle islands: Madeline Island Airport Information for Visiting Private Pilots - 05/19/08 11:07 PM
For anyone who is a private aircraft owner visiting the Apostle Islands area of Lake Superior, here's some useful information about the Madeline Island Airport in La Pointe, Wisconsin:
The FAA Identifier for the Madeline Island Airport is 4R5
The Madeline Island Airport is a public airport, owned and operated by the Town of … (1 comments)
apostle islands: More Resources for Madeline Island and Other North Country Gardeners - 04/30/08 12:44 PM
Yesterday, I posted about the challenges and how-to's of gardening on Madeline Island. For that matter, gardening anywhere in the far north can be a challenge! I'm following up with a post about resources for gardeners who want to tackle gardening on Madeline Island. There's a quote from a Clint Eastwood movie where he … (1 comments)
apostle islands: Wisconsin "Epic Vacations" Commercial Features Apostle Islands & Lambeau Field! - 04/30/08 11:54 AM
This morning, on the CBS affiliate television station in Minneapolis & Saint Paul (WCCO Channel 4), I noticed a thirty-second commercial for "Wisconsin Epic Vacations" that opened with video footage of the Michigan Island lighthouse, located just off the northern tip of Madeline Island! [Michigan Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands, Ashland County, Wisconsin] It … (4 comments)
apostle islands: One Of My Listings is Featured on LuxuryRealEstate.com! - 04/16/08 12:22 AM
I am very excited to be able to report that one of my Lake Superior listings near the Apostle Islands area is in the number one featured property spot on the homepage of LuxuryRealEstate.com, the world's most-viewed luxury properties website. Below is a screenshot of the LuxuryRealEstate homepage: The marketing staff at LuxuryRealEstate.com tells me … (21 comments)
apostle islands: Madeline Island Visitors - Ice Road Begins to Deteriorate Due to Warmer Temperatures - 03/12/08 11:34 PM
This evening, I had intended to drive across the ice between Bayfield, Wisconsin and Madeline Island. Things didn't turn out exactly as I had planned. Temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s and rain have begun taking their toll on the ice road that connects La Pointe and Bayfield. When I reached … (13 comments)
apostle islands: How Did Madeline Island Get Its Name? - 02/10/08 01:12 AM
This post is dedicated to my good friend, Karen Anne Stone, who suggested I write something about the history of the naming of Madeline Island. The naming of the Apostle Islands went through several changes during recent centuries. From native American legends and scant written records, we know that the Ojibway referred to … (19 comments)
apostle islands: Chequamegon Bay Area Midwinter Events for February 2008 - 01/11/08 09:56 PM
February brings a host of events and activities on the Chequamegon Bay mainland: On February 2 & 3, the Bayfield Chamber presents the 13th Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race. The race location will start and finish at the Echo Valley gravel pit, about fifteen miles north of Bayfield, on Highway 13. Visit … (6 comments)
apostle islands: EcoWood Offers Sustainably Harvested Wood Products on Madeline Island - 12/13/07 10:14 PM
EcoWood has become much more than the "Island sawmill". It is a company dedicated to producing finished wood products, such as flooring, cabinetry, trim and decorative panels, in a sustainable manner. The company adheres to an eco-friendly mode of operation that is unique in the Apostle Islands region of Lake Superior … (8 comments)
apostle islands: Help Is On The Way: Pronunciation Guide for Wisconsin City, Town & County Names - 12/11/07 02:12 PM
"Miss Pronouncer" has come to the rescue! The Miss Pronouncer website is described as a "resource for audio pronunciations of cities, parks, lawmakers, Indian tribes, towns, counties, villages, forests and sports figures specific to Wisconsin". The site provides audio guides to pronunciation of all the above, plus photos, fun facts, links to … (18 comments)
apostle islands: Madeline Island Chamber Releases 2008 Event Schedule - 11/26/07 05:32 PM
The Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce, in LaPointe, Wisconsin, has released their preliminary Event Schedule for 2008. February 2-4 brings the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race to Bayfield, Wisconsin. The race runs Saturday and Sunday, with two main races, plus a Sportsmen's Race and a Family Race over the weekend. On February 23, the … (5 comments)
apostle islands: More Madeline Island History: "LaPointe, Village Outpost" by Hamilton Nelson Ross - 11/13/07 12:23 AM
Those searching for historical information about Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands won't exactly find a huge number of books on the subject that remain in print. Fortunately, one exception is the book "La Pointe, Village Outpost" by Hamilton Nelson Ross. The book, first published in 1960 has now been republished by The … (2 comments)
apostle islands: "On Thin Ice": A Book About the History and Use of Windsleds on Madeline Island - 11/12/07 11:41 PM
My friend Charles R. Nelson has written a book about the history of windsled transportation in winter between Madeline Island and Bayfield, Wisconsin. His book, "On Thin Ice" is a fascinating look at the evolution of the windsled over many decades and the challenges Islanders have faced in the pursuit of safe winter … (5 comments)
apostle islands: Apostle Islands Shipwrecks - A Magnet for Diving Enthusiasts - 11/11/07 07:22 PM
Since commercial shipping first began on the Great Lakes, there have been nearly 6,000 shipwrecks! The remnants of half of these shipwrecks have never been found. The term "Great Lakes" is somewhat misleading. The five Great Lakes constitute what is essentially an inland sea, representing America's north coast, a reservoir that contains … (2 comments)
apostle islands: Bayfield County Back Roads – Mount Valhalla near Washburn, Wisconsin - 11/11/07 06:22 PM
I discovered Bayfield County Road C entirely by accident one day when I found myself in a hurry to get to an appointment near Herbster, Wisconsin. Last week I went back and took a more leisurely trip across the Chequamegon Peninsula on County C and discovered some of the most beautiful … (0 comments)
apostle islands: Madeline Island Radio Hour Becomes Northwest Wisconsin’s Answer to the “Prairie Home Companion” Show - 11/10/07 11:08 AM
The Madeline Island Radio Hour is the recent creation of local entertainer and producer Ric Gillman, who is well-known for his musical appearances at Big Top Chautauqua and other performing venues in the Apostle Islands. The show has drawn an impressive and loyal following in its brief time on the air. Gillman draws … (0 comments)
apostle islands: Lighthouses of the Apostle Islands - 11/10/07 09:26 AM
Visit the Apostle Islands region of northwestern Wisconsin at almost any time of year and you'll become aware of the variety of well-preserved historic lighthouses on several of the islands. All of the six Apostle Islands lighthouses are on the National Register of Historic Places. The United States National Park Service currently … (8 comments)
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