Chippy Lake Superior shut down paddling to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore caves. But we found good paddling anyway, near Ashland and Washburn.

While some of the Apostle Islands’ sea caves can be explored by beginner kayakers, it’s important to be aware of the potential challenges posed by Lake Superior’s conditions.

When nature cooperates, it offers startling sounds. We hear a recording from sea caves around Lake Superior sent to us by listener Ken Parejko of Holcomb, Wis. He recorded the musical sound inside ...

For the first time in five years, ice conditions on Lake Superior are suitable for foot traffic to the sea caves along Lake Superior's south shore.

For the first time in five years, ice conditions on Lake Superior are suitable for foot traffic to the sea caves along Lake Superior's south shore.