Work is expected to begin this fall and last through 2014 on all five of the light stations in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior. It will be the largest restoration project in ...

APOSTLE ISLANDS, Wis. (AP) - A collection of 19th-century lighthouses in northern Wisconsin will get an upgrade, thanks to an allocation in the 2009 federal budget. The budget provides $5 million to ...

NEAR BAYFIELD -- Beginning in 1857, lighthouses began shining across the Apostle Islands, guides for sailors and fishermen and witnesses to shipwreck and rescue, to family life and presidential visits ...

A big draw of the Apostle Islands are the sea caves and sandstone cliffs along the shoreline. The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline ...

When Sand Island Lighthouse fell into disrepair in the early 1920s, St. Paul schoolteacher Gert Wellisch stepped in, leasing the abandoned Apostle Islands beacon for $50. For 18 years, she preserved ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers.

Did you know that 30 states, including Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana, have National Parks? So, why shouldn't Wisconsin join their ranks? While landmarks like Yellowstone’s geysers and Yosemite’s El ...

Want to stay in a lighthouse? These 10 unforgettable lighthouse accommodations across the U.S. range from rustic to luxurious seaside retreats.

If you're seeking the best views of Lake Superior, these hikes put you right along the water's edge and meander by ...