Strawberry Islands facts for kids
Strawberry Islands from mainland
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 Strawberry Islands
Location in Wisconsin
Strawberry Islands
Location in the United States
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| Location | Door County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45°10′16″N 87°16′06″W / 45.17111°N 87.26833°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Lake Michigan |
| Highest elevation | 581 ft (177.1 m) |
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| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Town | Gibraltar |
The Strawberry Islands are a group of four small islands. You can find them in Green Bay, which is part of Lake Michigan. They are located off the coast of Wisconsin, near Peninsula State Park. These islands are part of the town of Gibraltar, Wisconsin.
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A Look Back at the Strawberry Islands' History
For thousands of years, different groups of indigenous peoples (the first people to live in an area) likely lived on these islands. Later, the historic Ojibwe people moved into the Great Lakes region. They sometimes had conflicts with other groups, like the Sioux (Lakota) people.
The Strawberry Islands and the nearby Strawberry Channel were once part of a disagreement. The states of Wisconsin and Michigan both claimed this area. This border dispute was finally settled in 1926 by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Discover the Four Strawberry Islands
There are four islands in the Strawberry Islands chain. Each one has its own name and features.
- Pirate Island is the most northern island. When the water is high, it's mostly just a rocky area covered by water.
- Jack Island is the next island to the south of Pirate Island.
- Little Strawberry Island is located south of Jack Island.
- Adventure Island is the largest island and is at the very southern end of the chain. Today, all the islands except Pirate Island are owned by private individuals or groups.
Climate Around the Strawberry Islands
The Strawberry Islands experience a range of temperatures throughout the year, typical of the Great Lakes region. The climate chart below shows the average high and low temperatures, along with the average rainfall each month.
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Images for kids
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This picture shows all four Strawberry Islands from a distance.
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Kids building kayaks at Adventure Island Camp. Adventure Island is also known as Big Strawberry Island.
