Exploring Devils Island Sea Caves, Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, Wisconsin, 8-1-13
Aerial video of our Airstream underway and Meyer's Beach in Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula.
We finally tried doing a video of the Airstream underway. This is one of the few times Marlene actually towed the Airstream. It was a deserted road that was used as a detour due to road closure so it was a good opportunity to try it.
Wisconsin Ice Caves Adventure - Ashland chamber contest entry
Wisconsin Ice Caves Adventure. Filmed on iconic Northern Wisconsin's lake Superior Red Cliff shore line. This video is an entry into the Ashland chamber video contest. Please visit: to vote for this video.
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Episode 15: Bayfield County Wild Talks with Jennifer Maziasz of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National...
On this episode of Bayfield County Wild, co-hosts Nancy Christopher and Mary Motiff, Director of Bayfield County Tourism, talk about all the ways to explore and enjoy the ½ million acres of public lands and waterways in Bayfield County. Our special guest is Jennifer Maziasz, the recreation manager for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in the Washburn Ranger District. Jen highlights top recreation areas in the forest and some of its unique ecosystems. Plus, the holidays are almost here! Mary tells us about the shopping opportunities and special events for November in Bayfield County.
The People’s Land
Here’s a wild stat: Not only is it the 2nd biggest county in the state, but half the land in Bayfield County is in public ownership! With all that open space to explore, it is a natural playground for recreation and solitude. There are more than 35 hiking trails, hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ATV trails, and of the 1,000 inlands lakes in Bayfield County, more than half have public access for watersports and winter fun. The county is home to many national treasures as well, including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore & Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area, Frog Bay Tribal National Park, the Iron River National Fish Hatchery and the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
One of Bayfield’s most recognized treasures are the Sea Caves, part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Public access is available on land and by water. The hiking trail at Meyer’s Beach takes visitors above the sea caves, where the caves can be seen any time of year. In the winter, when the water freezes, visitors can sometimes walk out on the ice to the sea caves. There are three ways to check on sea caves’ ice conditions: the official Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Facebook page, the Ice Line at 705-779-3397, extension 3 and the National Apostle Islands National Lakeshore website.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Jennifer Maziasz is the recreation manager for the northernmost district of the forest. An astounding 83 percent of Bayfield County is forested and according to Jen, you can find a little bit of everything in the woods - miles of trails for motorized snowmobiles, ATVS, hiking, biking and horseback riding, waterfalls and unique ecosystems like the Moquah Pine Barrens. A globally imperiled ecosystem, the Barrens are home to lots of wildlife including the sharptail grouse and also wildflowers that provide important habitat to monarch butterflies and migratory birds. It’s also one of the best places for blueberry picking in the summer.
Jen tells us about the Valhalla Recreation Area with its groomed cross-country ski trails, ATV and snowmobile trails and trails for the increasingly popular fat bike riding. She also highlights Long Lake, a quiet, beautiful lake popular for fishing, swimming and paddling.
Hunting and fishing is allowed in the national forest but does require a permit from the Wisconsin DNR. While most of the forest can be publicly accessed, there are some restrictions that visitors should be aware of. To find out about what is public and what is not, fees, permits, maps and anything else, Jen advises visitors to stop by the Washburn Ranger District, the WI DNR station in Ashland or the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center. There is also information on the website for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest at fs.usda.gov/cnnf.
November Activities
Nov. 2-3: Red Wine Weekend at Old Rittenhouse Inn
Nov. 2-6: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Mt. Ashwaby Ski and Board Swap
Nov. 3: Holidaze Wine & Spirits Dinner
Nov. 9-10: Christmas Open House at the Apple Branch Shoppe
Nov. 18: Oulu Glass Holiday Show
Nov. 23 – Dec. 10: Holiday Shop Hop
Nov. 23: Holiday Tree Lighting at Garmisch Resort
Nov. 24: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Wassail Concert
Nov. 24: Island Holiday Boutique
View the full schedule of events on our website and Facebook page.
November Preview
Next month, we’ll talk to Sue Vojacek about Oulu Glass Gallery and their holiday glassblowing demonstrations.
Affiliate Notes
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Timber Baron Inn
The Timber Baron Inn is your peaceful forest get-away. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Superior, Pikes Bay, and the Pikes Creek Valley. The Inn sits at the foot of Mt. Ashwabay, providing guests premiere...
Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Bayfield (#409)
[Latest Airdate: August 16, 2018]
[Original Airdate: March 19, 2015]
John and the crew finally made it to the very northern tip of Wisconsin. Bayfield sticks out into what is by volume the largest freshwater lake in North America – the third largest in the world! That’s why it’s called Superior – did you know that? (Yes, we learned that from John Gurda.)
So you’d expect to go fishing, swimming, boating and kayaking, right? But how about doing all that surrounded by 22 islands? Yes, islands. It’s like our own Caribbean, only colder. In fact, in the winters when the conditions are right, there are ice caves – and people come from all over the world to see them.
In summer, you can take the ferry, like John did, and explore the largest island, Madeline, by bike, car or foot. When John found the Madeline Island Art School, he wanted to enroll right then and there. But there’s plenty to do back in Bayfield, too. You’ll find good food at Ethels at 250, great entertainment at Big Top Chautauqua, and if you’re lucky, you’ll see a ghost or two as you explore the cemeteries. (Hint: go with Mrs. Currie Bell. She died in 1882 and has the inside scoop!) Or just relax, be a tourist, and soak up the New England-like atmosphere.
If John could figure out a way to shorten the drive, he’d spend every summer weekend in Bayfield!
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Horseshoe Bay Cave - Door County WI Travel Show
Join host Jon Jarosh as he goes underground to explore Horseshoe Bay Cave, Wisconsin's second longest natural cave, in this episode of Explore The Door, a video travel show about Door County, Wisconsin. For information on upcoming public cave tours at Horseshoe Bay Cave, contact the Door County Parks Department at 920-746-9959 or via email at dcparks@co.door.wi.us.
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Sycamore Canyon Trails and Danielson Monument Trail (Thousand Oaks, CA) SC Elementz
3.4.17, 6.8 miles, easy to moderate,
We hike to Sycamore Canyon Trails and Danielson Monument Trail. Mind blowing waterfall and Hike with @sinparts n @elviaolmos. Adventures Hunters loving these trails #LAadventurehunters
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Sinparts, Neckshield and Elviaolmos
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Vanze & Reunify - Angel (feat. Parker Polhill & Bibianez)
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