Trek & Trail

02/15/2026

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable. The ice caves remain closed until Feb. 16. The Meyers Beach parking lot is currently closed to vehicle traffic and parking. Wisconsin DOT has prohibited parking on Hwy 13. Beginning Feb 16, visitor access is via county-run shuttles.

This winter event occurs only when conditions meet minimum safety thresholds. Park officials stress that public safety is the highest priority and conditions can change rapidly. Visitor access may close with little notice if conditions deteriorate.

For Official Updates:
NPS Website: https://go.nps.gov/IceCaves
Ice Line: (715) 779-3398 x3
Official page: https://facebook.com/apostleislandsnps

Trip Planning:
Visiting the Apostle Islands ice caves is a stunning but challenging winter adventure. Be ready for a 2–6 mile round trip hike on uneven lake ice with no shelter, water, and limited cell service. Dress for harsh winter conditions. Standing water on top of the ice is possible. No on-site parking is available at Meyers Beach—visitors must shuttle from off-site locations to the trailhead. A $5 per person/day fee (ages 16+; under 16 free) must be paid online. Additional fees apply for off-site parking and shuttles. Parking and shuttle fees are separate from the NPS Ice Caves event fee and are not charged by the National Park Service.

Conditions can change quickly. Closures may happen anytime for safety. Always check official updates before you travel: go.nps.gov/IceCaves, call the ice line at (715) 779-3398 x3, or visit facebook.com/apostleislandsnps

02/08/2026

For our 40th year in business, we want to hear your story.

Today we are asking: What is your favorite Apostle Island and why?

Comment your response below or on our story! We’ll be highlighting some of our favorite stories on our page throughout the year

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For Ali and I, it's the humble Basswood Island.
Easily accessible from Bayfield, yet rugged and wild, Basswood Island marks the gateway to the Apostles. The rocky outcropping on the south end is a beautiful spot for a picnic or a night under the stars.

It's a spot that means a lot to us, and has been a recurring backdrop throughout our relationship. Some loathingly call it "Bugwood Island" and stay away. The more for us 😎

01/12/2026

Trek & Trail turns 40 this year—and we know the best part of that story is you.

Throughout the year, we want to hear your stories.

This week’s question: What’s a moment on Lake Superior or in the Apostle Islands that you’ll never forget?

Comment your response below or on our story! We’ll be highlighting some of our favorite stories on our page throughout the year. We can’t wait to hear what this place and this experience has meant to you.

01/02/2026

In 2026, Trek & Trail celebrates 40 years of unforgettable journeys in the Apostle Islands and on Lake Superior.

We’re deeply grateful for everyone who’s been part of that story and honored to keep it going.

Stay tuned for memories, tales, and highlights spanning four decades of paddling on the big lake

12/02/2025

Come hang out with us at Trek & Trail this Friday!

We will have snacks, mulled wine, a bonfire and great deals on outdoor gear and apparel. Catch us from 4-8PM or else we will see you in the spring 😝

12/01/2025

We love our custom twisted handle mugs! They are the perfect gift for the paddling enthusiast in your life.

We will be open this Friday 4-8PM for Bayfield's Shop Late until 8 Event. Come grab one!

Discover handcrafted pottery for everyday and special occasions at Twisted Handle Pottery. Explore our shop, events, and custom options in Brule, WI.

12/01/2025

Come work with us! Apply today!

Get paid to spend your summer kayaking and camping on Lake Superior! Trek & Trail is seeking seasonal Sea Kayak Guides to safely lead interpretive adventure trips throughout Lake Superior. Prior to season start over Memorial Day weekend, all staff undergo a rigorous and challenging 2½-week paid training program that emphasizes risk assessment, paddling skills and rescue, and interpretive knowledge about the area, and includes WFA and ACA certification.
https://forms.gle/1hcnjota2H8GYEvM6
https://trek-trail.com/meet-our-staff

10/05/2025

Happy Applefest!

09/07/2025

Summer is packing up. Head to our retail shop in downtown Bayfield for our end of summer sale. 20% off shorts!!! Sale ends September 14th.

09/04/2025

Thanks to our friends on the Windseeker team for putting this together!

Check out where the magic happens 🤩

Right on the historic shoreline of Lake Superior sits the Booth Cooperage — once a bustling barrel factory for the Booth Fisheries Company. In the late 1800s...

08/30/2025

Local guide Elsa Paterson leads a small group of paddlers through the sand island sea caves.