The Apostle Islands is managed by the National Park Service, which saw mass layoffs as part of cuts to the federal workforce.

Two Wisconsin sites, Oak Island and the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, were featured on the list. Oak Island, part of the Apostle Islands, offers views of Lake Superior and requires boat access.

The Wisconsin gem was recently named one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler. The Apostle Islands saw roughly 247,000 visitors in 2023, which brought in $44.4 million ...

For the Midwest, the honorees included a remote Apostle Islands spot accessible by boat and a collection of diverse riverside sites in southwestern Wisconsin. Here's what to know about these ...