It's just about a mile from the Meyers Beach stairs to the beginning of the cave formations. Dress in layers for warmth and comfort, and make sure to wear sturdy footgear to prevent slipping. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leash. Snowmobilers are asked to explore the caves by foot, parking at least one hundred feet from the cliff face. Travel on the ice of Lake Superior always demands extreme care.
Conditions can change overnight, even during the coldest weather.
If you decide to go, pay close attention to the ice surface, scanning for cracks and soft spots. Be alert for falling ice formations at the caves themselves. To learn the story of a lighthouse keeper's brush with disaster on the ice, read The Heroine of Michigan Island .