- State: WI
- NPCA Region: Midwest
- Est. Date: 1970
Air & Climate Data
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Moderate Concern
Health
Moderate Concern
Nature
Significant Concern
Climate
Significant Concern
During the Ice Age, huge glaciers advanced and retreated through this region of Wisconsin, sculpting the sandstone bedrock and enlarging channels between what would become the park's 21 islands in Lake Superior. Today, the lakeshore lies within a transitional zone where boreal and northern forests meet, offering visitors ample opportunities to hike and paddle among the beaches, cliffs, caves, islands and woods.
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Blog Post
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Magazine Article
On Thin Ice
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