There are a few places I visited this past summer, which I have still not shared with any of you. So today I have decided to show you what it was like to explore Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
Lake Superior is surrounded by three different states (Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota) and Ontario, Canada as well. Lake Superior is also the world’s largest freshwater lake and I was surprised by how large it really is. In fact, when you are standing near the waters edge, it gives you the illusion that you are actually looking at an ocean instead of an actual lake. The only difference was the lack of a sandy beach from where we were.
I recently learned that Lake Superior has over 400 islands. The apostle islands are a group of 22 islands off the Bayfield peninsula in Northern Wisconsin, and this is where we decided to spend our first day. We chose Madeline Island in particular for our first destination. Madeline Island is located in the Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior. To get there, we had to drive to Bayfield, Wisconsin and then take a 2.5 mile ferry trip in order to reach the island.
We took our car with us on the ferry ride over and because of this, we were able to drive to the state park which is in more of a remote area of the island. I was quite impressed by how serene it was there. I felt as if I had stepped into another world, since there were hardly any other people around. Don’t get me wrong though, there are still quite a few people that live on Madeline Island. During the winter months, access to the ferry is impossible. So I am not sure how people live there during the winter season. I suppose all of their supplies must be flown in. I could actually imagine myself living there someday. I think it would be the perfect place to be flooded with inspiration.
After exploring Madeline Island, we made our way back to Bayfield, Wisconsin and found it to be quite a charming place. The shops were bustling with tourists and there were quite a few places to eat. As the sun began to set, there was a live concert down by the waters edge and everyone in the town seemed to converge upon the scene all at once. Avoiding the crowds, we opted to eat at a restaurant in a less crowded area and the food was amazing! After dinner, we walked around the town for a little while longer, just enjoying the sights and sounds of this amazing small town. We stayed until most of the shops started to close.
On the way home, we pulled off the road into a viewing area and stepped out to look at the night sky. We could clearly see the Milky Way. It felt as if we could almost reach out and touch it. Such a breathtaking sight, and then we witnessed a meteor shower as well. The only disappointing part, was that we were not able to see the Northern Lights while we were there. I have only seen them occur once in my life and so I had hoped for the opportunity to see them once again. Oh well, it gives me another reason to go back again. Here’s a poem I wrote, about my experience of seeing the northern lights for the first time.
I love visit places on your blog 🙂 Great photographs too.
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Thank you! Means a lot coming from a pro like you! 😉
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Haha, never said I was a pro in landscape photography 🙂 It is only a hobby.
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Well you’re amazing! A pro in my mind! 😉
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You are too kind.
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😉
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Sounds wonderful! Hope all is well with you! 🙂
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It’s a wonderful place! I’m doing good, hope you are too!
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That’s good to hear! 😊 Thank you!
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I’ve never visited the great lakes. Over 400 islands! That gives a little perspective on size! Lovely photos, Michelle. It looks like a great place to visit, walk, eat out, and star gaze. 🙂
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It really is an amazing place. May end up moving up there someday. 😉
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It sound peaceful with lots to do if you have the urge. The photos remind me of the Maine shore 🙂
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It really is….
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It’s definitely a very remote area… I don’t usually capture people as often as landscape.
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Then I’m a postcard taker! Lol
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What a wonderful adventure!
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It really was! 😉
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Wonderful description of a place unknown to me. Your post makes me want to visit soon!
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You really should…. It’s such a beautiful place!
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