Bayfield, Wisconsin

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13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Bass Island Brownstone Company Quarry · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where all those grand old Midwest buildings got their distinctive reddish-brown look? You're driving right by part of the answer! This very spot, Basswood Island, was home to a powerhouse quarry that…

• Ottawa (tug) · 5.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Dive into the icy depths of Lake Superior and discover the haunting final resting place of the tugboat Ottawa! This isn't just any shipwreck; it's a protected piece of maritime history right here off the Wisconsin…

• La Pointe Light · 6.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Guiding ships through the Apostle Islands for over a century, this lighthouse has witnessed countless storms and maritime adventures. Imagine a time before GPS, when a single beacon meant the difference between safe…

• Madeline Island · 7.9 mi · Historical Marker

  The largest of the Apostle Islands, Madeline Island has been the spiritual and cultural center of the Ojibwe people for centuries.

• Apostle Islands Sea Caves · 8.4 mi · Things to Do

  Sandstone caves carved by Lake Superior waves. Kayak through arches and tunnels.

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore · 10.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Twenty-one islands and twelve miles of mainland shoreline on Lake Superior, known for sea caves and historic lighthouses.

• Raspberry Island Light · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it took to navigate these very waters of Lake Superior before modern GPS? Look out towards Raspberry Island, and you'll see a beacon that was once essential for safe passage. That stately white tower…

• Sevona (shipwreck) · 13.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right off the coast here lies a silent giant, a reminder of Lake Superior's power: the wreck of the Sevona. In 1905, the steel freighter Sevona, laden with iron ore, ran into thick fog near Sand Island. She collided…

• Sand Island Light (Wisconsin) · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it takes to guide ships through treacherous waters? The Sand Island Light stands as a testament to that challenge, a beacon carved right from the land it protects. Built in 1857, this lighthouse…

• Michigan Island Light · 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it took to keep ships safe on Lake Superior's wild waters? The Michigan Island Lighthouse, just ahead, stands as a testament to the isolation and dedication of its keepers. Imagine living out here,…

• SS R. G. Stewart · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to uncover a chilling tale of fiery destruction and a ghostly wreck that lies beneath Lake Superior. This spot marks the tragic end of the R.G. Stewart, a commercial packet steamer that met its demise off…

• Rocky Island Historic District · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it took to make a living on the wild waters of Lake Superior? Look out at Rocky Island, and you'll see a collection of preserved fishing camps that tell the story of the Apostle Islands' rich maritime…