Apostle Islands Sailing Adventures :: Lake Superior Couples Getaway

Sailing the Apostle Islands is an ideal way to experience Lake Superior’s National Lakeshore Wilderness Area. Part of the beauty of sailing from Bayfield is the sights and points of interest begin as soon as you leave the dock. The Dreamcatcher Sailing Company’s “Afternoon Sail” is a perfect introduction to the joys of sailing. Old … Read More

Lake Superior Ice Caves to Open in 2015 :: Wisconsin B&B

Lake Superior Frozen Ice Caves to open Saturday, February 28 Last year, the phenomenon we call the ice caves drew in some 120,000 unexpected visitors to the Bayfield Peninsula from mid-January until mid-March when the National Park Service closed the official access to the caves. This year, mother nature has been more finicky, with wind … Read More

Hello, Fall! Another Summer Flies By in Bayfield, WI

We blinked, and it was over! Summer, that is. It’s hard to believe it’s September already. This seemed like the quickest summer ever. At Old Rittenhouse Inn, we kept very busy welcoming visitors to Bayfield, Wisconsin and extending our special brand of family-run hospitality. In addition to the normal summer routine, we also had a … Read More

Kayaking Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands

Kayaking the Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking is one of the best ways to get out among the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. There are several area outfitters who can put you onto some world class kayaking between May and September. If you’ve never been to the Inland Sea Caves north of Bayfield, (also known as … Read More