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amvtlp t1_j0s17v9 wrote

Man, that is stunning

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apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0s3q17 wrote

Thanks! That was an evening I’ll never forget.

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Counter_Proposition t1_j0ugv3k wrote

If I may ask, how did you get there? I'd assume canoe or dinghy?

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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 ;)

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bumble_bee_bunny t1_j0semyo wrote

Jesus! Where is devils island???

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apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0sf1m1 wrote

Furthest northern point in Wisconsin, on Lake Superior.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Grothorious t1_j0tsbz6 wrote

Wen i saw the title i was sure it's the one in the carribean. Then i opened the pic :)

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dillrepair t1_j0u6jmq wrote

Is it further than the north end of outer… I never looked that close. Was this pic this week?

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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!

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GreenIce2022 t1_j0szjb9 wrote

Its north of Devils Cliffs, west of Devils pond, near Devil falls, covered in Devils club

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smrtmrt t1_j0t50fo wrote

So, somewhere close to the devil, would you say?

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KMCobra64 t1_j0tw1rt wrote

Don't be silly. Why would you think that?

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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."

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coshmeo t1_j0ugmcc wrote

The devil in question: 🥶

Hell really has frozen over

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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.

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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.

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tallgirlmom t1_j0sjas0 wrote

That looks very cold, but also amazing. Great shot! Were you in a kayak?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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LupitaGzz t1_j0s7kks wrote

Thank you for sharing this beautiful site. This pic makes for a beautiful wallpaper.

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Blunttack t1_j0tzv9s wrote

I’m starting to wonder why it’s Devil’s stuff all the time? Why not God’s Gorge? Or Heavens Slope? It’s always Devils Armpit. Sniff.

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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.

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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.

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PollutionUnited6652 t1_j0vxbea wrote

This is the sort of sight it feels like only exists in dreams

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apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0w6o1p wrote

You aren’t wrong! It’s pretty incredible out there. Always a gift to make it there in December.

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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

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Toramenor t1_j0tenm5 wrote

Wow, so magical. And the sheet of icicles!!

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Aggradocious t1_j0tjthc wrote

Are they icicles? How old are they?

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apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0tvls9 wrote

The ice is seasonal. Usually begins forming in November and often lasts until May.

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GameKyuubi t1_j0tmevz wrote

i feel cold just looking at this picture

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_TommySalami t1_j0twh4j wrote

Amazing photo. I've only been to Madeleine island in the summer, the whole area is beautiful.

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apostleislandsphoto OP t1_j0u24qi wrote

Madeline is awesome! Big Bay is worth the visit for sure. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

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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!

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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.

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Jude9821 t1_j0v1fjn wrote

This is beautiful!

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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.

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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!

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dooledo t1_j0wircu wrote

Love this photo! I have to plan a trip up here soon!

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fuLc t1_j0uh5ep wrote

how much did you suffer to get this shot?

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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!

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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.

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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!

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thisisindianland t1_j0v4prq wrote

Nobody else sees an old man's face in this picture?

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4fu t1_j10fzj2 wrote

Love the ice dripping down.

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