The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Bayfield, Wisconsin, has made significant changes to improve accessibility to the shoreline in recent years. Through its “Access for All” campaign, the Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore group wants to continue these efforts by adding a 520-foot-long accessible ramp at Meyers Beach so people can better access the kayak launching area. Read and listen to the full story by WXPR – Rhinelander, WI.
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