If you live in MN or WI, you have most likely heard of the Apostle Islands Ice Caves on Lake Superior…maybe you even had a chance to visit. This winter, harsh and chilly as it may be, does have some positive attributes. This persistent cold created the perfect conditions for expansive ice formation across the entire Great Lakes system, the most ice coverage since 1994. With quite a few mild winters in the past years, we have not had the opportunity to explore all winter has to offer, including some amazing examples of nature’s architecture. This year on Wisconsin’s northern shore of Lake Superior, an ice bridge has formed from the mainland to the Apostle Islands, where many sea caves have developed stunning chandeliers of icicles and multitudes of cool ice formations. With the lake frozen over, people can explore these rarely seen caves on foot and marvel at the geological formations of sandstone and ice. These caves are an example of Winter’s Natural Wonders, and are quite the sight to see. This past week I had the chance to explore the caves, below are some of my photos.

If you live in the Great Lakes area, I would strongly suggest making a visit to the sea caves. Plan for a whole day adventure, and try and go on a weekday-these are a growing tourist attraction! If you are planning a visit, check out these resources.