Bob Mackreth, Apostle Island Historian
”Logging Days in the Islands”

Timber barons and lumberjacks left their marks throughout the Chequamegon region, while the Lake Superior environment presented loggers with challenges seldom seen elsewhere. Explore the islands’ unique lumbering history, from the days of oxen and ax to the era of Outer Island’s flying Lumberjacks with their Cessnas and chainsaws.

Bob Mackreth, Apostle Island Historian
”Logging Days in the Islands”

After thoughtful deliberation, the MIWP Board has voted to cancel the Fall Reception.

Timber barons and lumberjacks left their marks throughout the Chequamegon region, while the Lake Superior environment presented loggers with challenges seldom seen elsewhere. Explore the islands’ unique lumbering history, from the days of oxen and ax to the era of Outer Island’s flying Lumberjacks with their Cessnas and chainsaws.

Bob Mackreth, Apostle Island Historian
”Logging Days in the Islands”

Timber barons and lumberjacks left their marks throughout the Chequamegon region, while the Lake Superior environment presented loggers with challenges seldom seen elsewhere. Explore the islands’ unique lumbering history, from the days of oxen and ax to the era of Outer Island’s flying Lumberjacks with their Cessnas and chainsaws.