Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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| Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Northern Wisconsin, USA |
| Nearest city: | Ashland, Wisconsin |
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| Area: | 69,372 acres (280.74 km²) |
| Established: | September 26, 1970 |
| Total Visitation: | 175,245 (in 2005) |
| Governing body: | National Park Service |
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 22 islands (Apostle Islands) and shoreline encompassing 69,372 acres (281 km²) on the northern tip of Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Superior.
It is known for its collection of historic lighthouses (called "the nation's finest"), sandstone sea caves, a few old growth remnant forests, and natural animal habitats among many other things.
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