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Bayfield's annual 5- and 10-kilometer snowshoe races honor local hero Asaph Whittlesey, who snowshoed 250 miles in the 1870s to protest the area’s lack of railroads.

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Big Bay State Park


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Located on Madeline Island, the largest of 22 Apostle Islands, this 2,418-acre park sports rugged wooded cliffs with dramatic views of Lake Superior. It contains a State Natural Area that is open for use by the public. Habitats include bogs, barrier beach, boreal forest and old growth hemlock. 1.5 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. Mile long boardwalk, drinking fountain, viewing platform, visitors center, gift shop.


Address

141 N 3rd St
Bayfield, WI 54814


Contact Information

Voice: 715-747-6425

Amenities and Services All Interests
On Water
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

On Madeline Island in Lake Superior. Take car ferry from Bayfield to La Pointe on Madeline Island. Follow signs 4 miles to the park. Paved parking lot.

Disabled Access

Camping
Type
Backpack
Publicly Owned

Natural Attractions
Type of Attraction
Beaches / Parks, forests and trails / Scenic vistas

Skiing - Cross Country
Styles
Groomed / Flat / Open / Wooded
Trail Length (miles)

5

Toilets

Hiking/Running/Walking
Trail Length (miles)

10

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Submitted By Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Parks