Apostle Islands Sea Caves
The Apostle Islands Sea Caves sculpt much of the shoreline of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin’s Bayfield County. These naturally occurring caves are made up of sandstone cliffs that have been carved out by centuries of waves and the freezing and thawing of ice. The best way to see these caves during the […]
Two Harbors Lighthouse
Two Harbors Lighthouse is located in Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. Built in 1892, this lighthouse is the oldest one still in continuous operation in Minnesota. The 49.6 foot (15m) tall red brick tower is open to the public for self guided tours with admission during operating hours. The Assistant Keeper’s house, Pilot house […]
Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse is located in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 20.4 miles (32.8km) north of Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. The lighthouse was first lit in 1910 inside the 54 foot (16m) tall tower atop a lofty 130 foot (40m) sheer cliff over Lake Superior. You are able explore lighthouse on your own […]
Porphyry Island Lighthouse
Porphyry Island Lighthouse is located on the eastern side of the Black Bay Peninsula 24.8 miles (40km) east of Thunder Bay in Ontario’s Superior Country. Only accessible by boat, the closest launching point is at Silver Islet at the end of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. There are also charter boat excursions that will take you […]
Devil's Island Lighthouse
Devil’s Island Lighthouse is located on one of the Apostle Islands, Devil’s Island, in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The lighthouse was first lit in 1901 on this 82 foot (24.9m) tall light tower. There are 2 light keeper’s dwellings that were constructed in a red brick Queen Anne style. Visiting Devil’s Island is popular among experienced […]
Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Raspberry Island Lighthouse is located on one of the Apostle Islands, Raspberry Island, in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The lighthouse was established in 1862 and marks the western channel of the Apostle Islands. The square tower stands 43 feet (13m) tall with attached light keepers dwelling. Visiting Raspberry Island is the most accessible of all the […]
Copper Harbor Lighthouse
Copper Harbor Lighthouse is located in Fort Wilkins Historic State Park in Copper Harbor on the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. The lighthouse was built is 1866 and aided in the transport of copper from the U.P. The road that leads to the lighthouse isn’t open to the public so visitors […]
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is located at Eagle Harbor in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. The lighthouse was originally built in 1851 and replaced in 1871. The light keepers and assistants dwelling buildings have been converted into a Museum Complex. The 44 foot (18m) tall light tower and light keepers dwellings are furnished with authentic period pieces. The […]
Michigan Island Lighthouse
Michigan Island Lighthouse is located on the Apostle Island of Michigan Island in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. There are two lighthouses beside each other on Michigan Island. The first was accidentally built in 1856, standing 65 feet (19.8m) high with an attached dwelling. This lighthouse was meant to be built on Long Island though the contractors […]
Outer Island Lighthouse
Outer Island Lighthouse is located on the furthest of the Apostle Islands, Outer Island , in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The lighthouse is on the northern tip of the Island. It was established in 1874 to help guide ships to and from the port towns of Duluth and Superior. The 90 feet (27.4m) tall light tower […]
Point Iroquois Lighthouse
Point Iroquois Lighthouse is located in Bay Mills township, near Brimley, in Michigan’s Chippewa County. It stands 65 feet (19.8m) tall overlooking Whitefish Bay and Lake Superior where the St. Mary River transitions to it. Built in 1870, this lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This historical landmark offers a museum, […]
Whitefish Point Light Station
Whitefish Point Light Station is located 10 miles (16kms) from Paradise in Michigan’s Chippewa County on the top point of Whitefish Bay. Built in 1861, it is the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior. It remains an integral beacon for the shoreline known as “Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast” that has claimed at least 200 ships. […]
