Tuesday, August 27, 2013

APOSTLE ISLANDS NATIONAL LAKESHORE, WISCONSIN

We have moved into northern Wisconsin, camped at another Casino in Red Cliff
 on the shores of Lake Superior. The last two nights we have watched massive lightning
storms and tonight we had some crcking thunder claps, loud enought to rattle the
trailer. We were sat watching the free show when radio suddenly announced a tornado
warning for south Bayfield County - yet again we are a bit too close for comfort. I had
my laptop, camera and bag in hand ready to go over to the Casino for safety when the radio
gave a more detailed position and we were not in its path.

Legendary Waters Casino Campground

Bayfield


Apostle Island in sun


Manitou Island Fish Camp in fog

Roy watching the approaching fog!

 
Today we took another boat trip, this time to see the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore,
twenty two beautifully crafted islands in Lake Superior off the coast of the Bayfield Peninsula.
Stunning natural scenery, windswept beaches, 8 historic lighthouses, nature carved rock formations, marine wildlife and intricate sea caves.
 This is what we should have seen, unfortunately Mother Nature decided otherwise, with temperatures  in the 30's and high humidity, the fog rolled in, we were unable to  go to Devils Island where the sea caves  were, the Captain turned back as it became more dense, missing out quite a few of the islands.
We were slightly disappointed but enjoyed it and got a partial refund!

Raspberry Island Lighthouse

our campsite from the lake


This is what we should have seen!

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