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FloodMoose t1_j0s3pky wrote
Nice!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0s3q17 wrote
Thanks! That was an evening I’ll never forget.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0s8jl2 wrote
I’m glad you like it!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0s8k4t wrote
Thank you!
bumble_bee_bunny t1_j0semyo wrote
Jesus! Where is devils island???
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0sf1m1 wrote
Furthest northern point in Wisconsin, on Lake Superior.
tallgirlmom t1_j0sjas0 wrote
That looks very cold, but also amazing. Great shot! Were you in a kayak?
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0sm8vd wrote
We took a power boat out, but I was standing in the cave for this image.
candid84asoulm8bled t1_j0smd9y wrote
This is what I’m wondering. I’m used to these ice cave photos being taken when the lake freezes enough to walk on.
parapluieblue t1_j0snoxr wrote
Nice shot bro it's a incredible picture
GreenIce2022 t1_j0szjb9 wrote
Its north of Devils Cliffs, west of Devils pond, near Devil falls, covered in Devils club
Responsible_Hippo_49 t1_j0t1gkb wrote
Great picture..thanks for free wallpaper
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smrtmrt t1_j0t50fo wrote
So, somewhere close to the devil, would you say?
auntshooey1 t1_j0t5qaj wrote
Gorgeous picture.
McServed t1_j0t7r2l wrote
They there! I believe I met you and your friend Andy when I was on a trip to the apostles! You guys helped us pull out kayaks onto the shore of bear island, shared a few drinks and food with us and gave us your leftover beer! I still remember the cool taste of the MGD after a long day of pattling between islands. That was all the way back in it believe 2016 and I still remember your kindness to a complete stranger! Thank you again and I hope all is well!
commissar0617 t1_j0t7x3t wrote
Apostle islands wisc
Additional-Host-8316 t1_j0tae79 wrote
Don't blow this spot out
Dunbaratu t1_j0tdned wrote
Look on a map where Lake Superior touches a little bit of Wisconsin. There's some islands there. Its one of them.
If you look at it on google maps there's a bit of "street view" coverage along the north shore of the island that's really actually more "boat view". You can see how rocky the shore is from that.
Aggradocious t1_j0tjthc wrote
Are they icicles? How old are they?
GameKyuubi t1_j0tmevz wrote
i feel cold just looking at this picture
Horchata_Papi92 t1_j0tqgge wrote
It's really beautiful out there, when I went out there we went fossil hunting on one of the surrounding islands
Grothorious t1_j0tsbz6 wrote
Wen i saw the title i was sure it's the one in the carribean. Then i opened the pic :)
alldyslexicsuntie t1_j0tu4l8 wrote
I can almost hear this picture
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0tvjx3 wrote
It’s a small world!! That was a great day and we were happy to share with you guys - we both know what’s it like to finish a long paddle and then have dehyd’s for supper haha. Have you been back to the Apostles since then? Hit me up if you have a return trip. We’ll make a special delivery of food and beer again ;)
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0tvkdh wrote
Hey thanks!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0tvls9 wrote
The ice is seasonal. Usually begins forming in November and often lasts until May.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0tvnmo wrote
Hope you enjoyed your trip!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0tvpnm wrote
Was an amazing evening!
KMCobra64 t1_j0tw1rt wrote
Don't be silly. Why would you think that?
FlounderOdd7234 t1_j0twa1z wrote
What a beautiful photo to start the day with. Professional level ✨👍
_TommySalami t1_j0twh4j wrote
Amazing photo. I've only been to Madeleine island in the summer, the whole area is beautiful.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0u22jk wrote
Many thanks!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0u24qi wrote
Madeline is awesome! Big Bay is worth the visit for sure. Hope you enjoyed your trip!
Fleischwors t1_j0u4c17 wrote
Wow!!!...
Gen-Jinjur t1_j0u547f wrote
Yeah, top of Wisconsin, squished between Minnesota and Michigan’s upper peninsula, we have these islands, two Native reservations, and ice fishing.
modernfishmonger t1_j0u6e7t wrote
But ironically nowhere near devils lake ;)
dillrepair t1_j0u6jmq wrote
Is it further than the north end of outer… I never looked that close. Was this pic this week?
dillrepair t1_j0u6uzl wrote
Guy I met who was on coast gaurd back in the day when they still had people on devils told me they used to make moonshine out there…. Was pretty much all there was to do waiting for their time on the island to finish up. Devils moonshine.
dillrepair t1_j0u6xft wrote
Most of the time it’s not nearly so quiet out there.
StormBeforeDawn t1_j0u7jt6 wrote
When there is wind some of the caves can really sound unwholesome.
This one's lore happens to have native american roots.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0ub2u4 wrote
Just barely! Devil’s is latitude 47.080 vs Outer at 47.077. This image was in December a few years ago. We missed our chance this year I’m afraid!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0ubb4c wrote
Yes, those are the famous mainland ice caves. They haven’t been open since 2015 unfortunately. This is Devil’s Island which is 20+ miles out from the mainland. Good fun!
FlounderOdd7234 t1_j0ubbqk wrote
GreenIce2022 t1_j0uc29n wrote
I guess near the devil is where I'll end up being then, cause damn, many of the beautiful places have devil in the name! I cant say Ive been to a beautiful place and thought, "this should reference a devil in its name."
LowerButYetHigher t1_j0udmlu wrote
Wow. I opened this thinking "What amazing place I'll never be able to go to was this taken at?", and apparently it's 2 hours away and I've been on the lake 5+ times.
Remember folks, you're always a short distance from unknown dope shit.
Adventurous_Big_6445 t1_j0uec6s wrote
How cool that I find a picture of 'home' on this page. Great shot Mike! -Brad G.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0uf4el wrote
Right on! There’s a tour boat in Bayfield that will take you right out there in the summer months.
ratbastadman t1_j0ufsct wrote
My new desktop background!
coshmeo t1_j0ugmcc wrote
The devil in question: 🥶
Hell really has frozen over
Counter_Proposition t1_j0ugmg2 wrote
Good friend of mine lives in MI on the upper peninsula with his family and they love it.
Counter_Proposition t1_j0ugv3k wrote
If I may ask, how did you get there? I'd assume canoe or dinghy?
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0uje4c wrote
We found a single boat launch that was still mostly open, and got a small boat launched. It’s 20+ miles out to Devil’s from the mainland. We’ve had far more swings and misses than successes in December - this was a good day!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0ujkes wrote
Hey thanks, Brad! Hope all is well.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0ujleq wrote
It’s beautiful up here!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0ujues wrote
The trip out wasn’t terrible, but staying for sunset came at a cost. It was a long (20+ miles) cold ride back to the mainland and we broke skim-ice coming down one of the channels. Totally worth it!
sexmoneyweathergifs t1_j0uk1cb wrote
I definitely thought this was going to be some obscure island off the southern tip of South America or something, was certainly not expecting mainland US!
Do you have prints for sale? I’d love to be able to get this picture on canvas and hang in my house! Awesome work, OP!
LowerButYetHigher t1_j0um5k2 wrote
Putting it on the bucket list! Last I was out on the water there, we took a ferry (I fail to remember where we boarded from, but I'm guessing there's only so many options, haha), to Madeline island, and that was extremely cool. Did a handful of tours, too.
There are actual full time light house keepers out on Superior.
Small. Ocean.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0uqyhv wrote
Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated. There’s a link in my bio if you’re interested in prints.
drigancml t1_j0urin8 wrote
My husband and I have been trying to go to the ice caves for YEARS but the ice hasn't been thick enough in almost ten years. We have both after that if it's ever thick enough we're dropping everything and going immediately
dpemerson76 t1_j0usqxi wrote
Awesome
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0uugl7 wrote
Yeah, the mainland ice caves haven’t been open since 2015. Maybe this year?? Good luck, hope you get to visit!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0uuorw wrote
otherstephanie t1_j0uzx6f wrote
Beautiful
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0v14y5 wrote
Thanks!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0v1b6i wrote
Thanks! This was a Canon 5DMKIII.
thisismydayjob_ t1_j0v4mk4 wrote
What's there to do in Bayfield in the winter? Heading that way in a bit to ski, was thinking of heading up for a day.
thisisindianland t1_j0v4prq wrote
Nobody else sees an old man's face in this picture?
No_Morals t1_j0v7m97 wrote
One of my best trips of all time was 2 weeks kayaking the Apostle Islands, about 10 years ago. Some days the water was still as silk, reflecting the sky so clearly it was like paddling through clouds, only disturbed by my own movements. On calm nights the water was lit up by the stars above so we'd paddle out and just become absorbed by it. Other days it was treacherous, waves reaching well above my head, hot sun beaming down on my right side while ice cold water splashed up on my left. Overall it was an incredible experience, I hope to go back some day with a proper boat.
FutureUpstairs1996 t1_j0vb1qg wrote
That is incredible
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0vc6ee wrote
Well, it’s a bit early for real winter fun up here, but there’s a small ski hill near Bayfield you could try. You could hike the trail that goes along the mainland sea caves - definitely worth doing!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0vcitu wrote
Wow, sounds like you had an awesome trip! And yeah, Lake Superior can change quickly. It’s basically an inland sea. Hope you get a return trip someday!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0vck0t wrote
thisismydayjob_ t1_j0vg66d wrote
ooh, cave hike sounds perfect!
tough-sorbet t1_j0vkvjr wrote
Been hoping for them to reopen again! My wife (girlfriend at the time) and I went out there in 2015 and it was just amazing. Been wanting to go back ever since.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0vncoi wrote
Maybe this will be the year. We’re due!
a_machinist t1_j0vubme wrote
Man I need to make a trip back to La Point.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0vx3h3 wrote
Hope you get the chance soon!
PollutionUnited6652 t1_j0vxbea wrote
This is the sort of sight it feels like only exists in dreams
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0w6o1p wrote
You aren’t wrong! It’s pretty incredible out there. Always a gift to make it there in December.
Wouldwoodchuck t1_j0w9kc3 wrote
Pray my son, and it will be shown to you…
WEIRDOCAMPdotCOM t1_j0wdhrk wrote
Very relaxing.
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0wkadp wrote
Hope you get the chance to visit!
G0_pack_go t1_j0wo08c wrote
Wooo! Wisconsin!!
apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0wuirg wrote
On Wisconsin!!
CranberryNo8273 t1_j0z1uan wrote
Beautiful
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