Things to Do and See Near Big Bay State Park

Madeline Island was named for the daughter of Chief White Crane and wife of fur trader Michael Cadotte. Ojibway (Chippewa) Indians were the original inhabitants. The winter population of fewer than 200 people swells to more than 2,500 in the summer.

Madeline Island and Bayfield [exit DNR] attractions include:

• The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore [exit DNR]
• The Madeline Island Historical Museum [exit DNR] in La Pointe operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society
• The Old La Pointe Indian Burial Grounds
• Bayfield State Fish Hatchery
• Golfing
• Art Galleries
• Marinas
• Madeline Island bus tours

For more information about the park, ask Mark Eggleson, 715) 747-6425, P.O. Box 589, Bayfield WI 54814

For more about the area (all links exit DNR):

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
• Bayfield & Madeline Island
• Madeline Island Ferry
• Madeline Island Historical Museum
• Wisconsin's Maritime Trails