One is the oldest of the Apostle Islands lighthouses the other is the tallest. The Michigan Island light station has two towers. Photo By Mark Weller | Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration: To Devils Island Lighthouse 2. LEARN MORE ABOUT DEVILS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE Volunteers may have to carry their gear this distance if the waves are high on the east side. One is a rock ledge landing about Вј mile from the quarters. There are two alternative boat landings on Devils Island. Two bathrooms with flush toilets, bathtubs, and showers potable hot and cold running water and limited DC electricity make Devils the most вЂњupscaleвЂќ of the quarters. The brick вЂњQueen AnneвЂќ style keeperвЂ™s house is approximately 300 feet from the light tower. There is one campsite on the island, near the dock on the south end. The Devils Island keeper can expect to climb up and down the tower stairs many times on a summer weekend. Despite its distance from the mainland, Devils Island is one of the more heavily visited lighthouses. Situated at the northernmost point in the state of Wisconsin, the 80-foot steel light tower overlooks an extensive formation of sea caves. The Devils Island light station consists of several structures in a very dramatic location. The park website explains, вЂњAlthough the housing varies from island to island, all quarters at the light stations have: propane space heater, propane cook stove, propane refrigerator, twin beds, kitchen utensils, dishes, brooms, buckets, and an assortment of tables and chairs.вЂќ 1. Volunteers can learn new skills and gain experiences available nowhere else. Volunteer positions are an excellent way to assist the National Park Service achieve its goal of protecting the Apostle Islands and their visitors, and making this priceless resource available for public enjoyment. 3 Apostle Island Lighthouses You Can Live At While Volunteering If youвЂ™re looking for a more long term and rugged opportunity, you can apply to be a volunteer lighthouse keeper through Apostle Islands National Parks. Many of us at Brickyard Creek have enjoyed hikes and historical tours of the island lighthouses. Check out this unique adventure! Below are three island opportunities where volunteers are lighthouse keepers. Volunteer-in-Parks is a unique way to support the Apostle Island National Lakeshore.

Lighthouse keeper volunteer programs