The Apostle Islands ice caves in northern Wisconsin have been temporarily closed to the public by the National Park Service due to an approaching winter storm. This decision was made to ensure visitor safety, as the storm threatens to disrupt the ice formations and create hazardous conditions near the shore of Lake Superior. Thousands of visitors had recently flocked to the area to witness this rare winter phenomenon, which has not been seen in over a decade. The surge in tourism led to long waits and transportation challenges for those attempting to access the Meyers Beach trailhead.