Overnights on the Islands

                  Many of the 21 Apostle Islands are perfect for overnight adventures. The Apostle Islands are so big and vast that many times I never even see anyone else around. When I look around at the beautiful pristine beaches and unique vegetation that only exists on the Apostle Islands it blows my mind that so many people don’t even get to see this. I get it, because this place is so big it can be intimidating, and the waters you have to navigate are so cold that having to swim to shore could be fatal. There is no cell service out here so help is not just a phone call away. That is why it is the law to have a marine ban radio. So you won’t be scrolling through social media, giving your eyes and neck a wonderful break!     

 There are a few beaches you are not allowed to have beach fires on, Raspberry Island, Presque Isle Bay and Julian Bay on Stockton Island. That still leaves a great number of beaches you can have fires on, using what ever dry wood you find. Drift wood happens to be in huge abundance on the islands and unless wet it’s very easy to build a fire with only a match. Beach fires are to be well below the vegetation line near  the waters edge and no bigger the 3 feet in hight and diameter. 

            Whether you're parking on the dock or camping in a camp site you reserved the cost is the same, only $15 a night. most of the camp sites are very privet with plenty of distance in-between each other. If your looking for a great escape I recommend camping here!  To reserve a site go to  https://www.recreation.gov/ and search "Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits." 

Escape Excursions

Captain Shelly Holland