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Now on Video: Inside Nat Geo’s Apostle Islands Story
What is better than having our own Apostle Islands National Lakeshore featured in National Geographic Magazine? Hearing the “Story Behind...
Apr 4, 2023


Meet NPLSF Board Member Tim Cochrane—former National Park Superintendent, Historian and Author
St Paul, Minn. – Tim Cochrane has a wonderful reciprocal relationship with our National Parks. As Superintendent of Grand Portage...
Mar 3, 2023


Decarbonize the Parks: A Nation-Leading Transition to Clean Energy
On January 28, 2023 the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation made a big announcement: the five national parks along the lake in...
Feb 17, 2023


NPLSF Featured In Lake Superior Magazine!
Fantastic article in Lake Superior Magazine interviewing our Executive Director, Tom Irvine. Please take a couple minutes to read it, as...
Apr 22, 2022


National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation Names Tom Irvine as Executive Director
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) announced today that Tom Irvine, the current board chairman,...
Oct 28, 2021


Apostle 21 Islands - Update from the field
As most of you know, NPLSF is playing a critical support role in National Geographic's 21-day, 21-island kayak exploration of the Apostle...
Aug 9, 2021


The Apostle Islands – 21 Islands in 21 Days
Today a group of five kayakers will embark on a trip to explore the Apostle Islands archipelago. The kayakers include National Geographic...
Aug 4, 2021


The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members
St Paul, Minn. – The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to...
Jun 16, 2021


Lake Superior Podcast S1 E4: Maddy Marquardt - Kayaking Lake Superior
Maddy talks about the realities of kayaking the big lake, and talks about the sea caves around the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore,...
May 12, 2021


What it’s like to kayak the most dangerous Great Lake
Photo Credit: David Guttenfelder National Geographic published an article today about our very own Tom Irvine (NPLSF Chairman), along...
Apr 19, 2021


WE HAVE A PODCAST!
The NPLSF is proud to announce the launch of the Lake Superior Podcast. https://lakesuperiorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ We are made stronger...
Apr 19, 2021


Minong Mine Designated as National Historic Landmark
ST PAUL, MINN – Minong Mine Copper Mining District, part of Isle Royale National Park, has been designated a National Historic Landmark...
Feb 4, 2021


Winter Research Activities at Isle Royale National Park Postponed until 2022
ST PAUL, MINN – Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials, and to...
Feb 3, 2021


NPLSF Announces Appointment of Long-time Isle Royale Park Superintendent to Board of Directors
ST PAUL, MINN ─ The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) has announced the appointment of retired Isle Royale National Park...
Jan 14, 2021


Too Much of a Good Thing
By all measures, 2020 was a year unlike any other. Last March, the global pandemic brought life as we know it to a grinding halt and...
Jan 8, 2021


Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Opens a New Snowshoe Trail
Munising, MICHIGAN — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has a new trail for snowshoe users. The trail has been a year in the making, and...
Jan 8, 2021


Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Seeks Public Input for Sand Point Restoration Project
Date: January 4, 2021 Contact: David Horne, David_Horne@nps.gov, 906-387-2607, x1202 Munising, MICHIGAN — Sand Point, a prominent coastal...
Jan 8, 2021


Capturing the Story of the New Wolves, New Packs, New Families
Drew Rush, National Geographic wildlife photographer/videographer, is partnering with NPLSF and Isle Royale to capture the sights and...
Jan 6, 2021


Documentary film captures successful wolf introduction efforts on Lake Superior’s Isle Royale
St Paul, Minn — National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) announced today the premiere of an original film produced in...
Dec 22, 2020


Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Announces Online Resources for Kids
Bring a National Park to Your Preschool Student Munising, MICH — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore announces the development of new...
Dec 22, 2020
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