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 […]
Grand Marais Lighthouse
Grand Marais Lighthouse is located in Grand Marais in Minnesota’s Cook County. The square pyramidal skeleton style lighthouse was built in 1885 at the end of the eastern harbor breakwater. Visitors can walk along the breakwater to the lighthouse. The breakwater is constructed of concrete walkway with some flat rocky sections. The rocky sections are […]
Coppermine Point Lighthouse
Coppermine Point Lighthouse is located near Batchawana Bay in Ontario’s Algoma Country. Built in 1910, it originally was placed at the entrance to Pancake and Batchawana Bay. In 1960 is was deactivated, sold and moved next to highway 17 in Hibbard Bay to become a interesting feature for a restaurant. The restaurant is no longer […]
Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Big Bay Point Lighthouse is located 4 miles (6.4km) from Big Bay and 25 miles (40km) north of Marquette, in Michigan’s Marquette County. Built in 1896, it is one of only a couple operating lighthouse that also operates as a bed and breakfast on the Circle Tour. There are seven guest rooms available within the […]
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 […]
Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse
Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse is located in McLain State Park, 11.4 miles (18.3kms) from Hancock in Michigan’s Houghton County. The lighthouse is located on the end of the breakwater where Portage Lake meets Lake Superior. It can be view from the beach or walk along the breakwater to get a closer look. The breakwater […]
Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse
Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse is located Bete Grise in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. The grounds and tower of this lighthouse are closed to the public however you can view it from across the Mendota Canal. Drive to where Bete De Gris Road ends and take the short walk to the shore of the canal. The lighthouse […]
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. It was built in 1889 and stands 68.8 feet (21m) tall. This cast iron and steel skeletal tower lighthouse is standing right at the foot of the Aerial Lift Bridge when you cross over to Minnesota Point – Park Point. […]
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St Louis County. It was first established in 1901 to help aid ships coming into the harbor from Lake Superior particularly during the night or heavy fog. The 44 feet (13m) tall lighthouse stands at the end of a 1,720 feet (520 m) […]
Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. It was established in 1910 and stands 36 feet (11m) tall. This steel and cast iron lighthouse is at the end of a 1,720 feet (520 m) long concrete breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal. Also viewable is the Duluth Harbor […]
Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse is located in Grand Marais in Michigan’s Alger County. To find this site from H-58 turn down Canal Street until you get to the Light Keeper’s House Museum. There is gravel parking on either side of the museum. Two lighthouses are found at this site, the Inner and Outer […]
Portage Lake Lift Bridge
The Portage Lake Lift Bridge spans 1310 feet (399.29m) crossing over the Keweenaw Waterway, Portage Lake. Portage Lake runs entirely through the middle of the Keweenaw Peninsula and this bridge is the only roadway that connects them and the cities of Houghton and Hancock in Michigan’s Houghton County. This lift bridge was built in 1959 […]
