National Park Service: Apostle Islands ice caves expected to open Feb. 16 if conditions remain stable
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BAYFIELD, Wis. (Feb. 14, 2026) – The 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. This rare winter event occurs only when conditions meet minimum safety thresholds. The last time conditions allowed access were in 2015.
Park officials stress that public safety is the hi...
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