Old Man's Beard hangs from tree branches on the island, making the already ethereal forest seem extremely aged.
Sand is rich with natural and cultural history.
At one time it was the location of a year 'round fishing village, Shaw. Once the local fishing industry began to experience a depression and the development of the National Lakeshore occurred, Shaw dissolved. The Swallow Point sea caves are an impressive addition to this island's unique history. Formed with the aid of glaciers over 10,000 years ago, the exposed sandstone of the Devil's Island Formation makes its home along the northeastern shoreline of Sand Island. The cliffs beckon explorers of all ages.