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A New Job for the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light
February 22, 2017 · Source: National Park Service
One hundred and one years after casting its first glow across Chequamegon Bay, the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, the newest addition to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, has a new assignment. In addition to continuing to serve as an aid to navigation, it will now serve as a weather and water quality sentinel, providing real-time data on environmental conditions, thanks to support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.