Coverage dated February 16, 2026

Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

  2. Duluth News Tribune

    Apostle Islands ice caves open for a day (opens Duluth News Tribune)

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    Duluth News Tribune's feed description

    The ice caves, which have not been open to the public since 2015, were briefly available to visitors Monday.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    Apostle Islands Ice Caves to close due to storm after opening for the first time in 11 years (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    It's a rare sight that is finally open again after 11 years: The Apostle Islands Ice Caves.

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