Crisp Point Lighthouse
Crisp Point Lighthouse is located 37 miles (11.2km) north of Newberry in Michigan’s Luce County. Accessed by going 18 miles (29kms) down country gravel road 500 off the M-123. This remote lighthouse was built in 1903-04 and stands 59 feet (18 m) tall. It was named after the famed Life Saving Station Keeper Christopher Crisp. […]
Au Sable Light Station
Au Sable Light Station is located within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore approximately 12 miles (19.3km) west of Grand Marais in Michigan’s Alger County. To access this Lighthouse, park at the Hurricane River Campground and walk 3.1 miles (4.9kms), round trip, on the Au Sable Light Station trail. Once you reach the lighthouse, go inside and […]
Munising Front Range Lighthouse
Munising Front Range Lighthouse is located in Munising in Michigan’s Alger County. It was built in 1908 to help vessels maneuvering through the narrow channel east of Grand Island into Munising Bay. This 58 feet (17.6m) tall lighthouse’s active red light works in conjunction with Munising Rear Range Lighthouse. The two red beacons direct toward […]
Munising Rear Range Lighthouse
Munising Rear Range Lighthouse is located Munising in Michigan’s Alger County. Built in 1908, it stands 33 feet (10m) tall. The active red light works in conjunction with Munising Front Range Lighthouse. The two red beacons direct toward the East Channel and line up one above the other creating focal planes of 79 and 107 […]
Grand Island Harbor Front Range Light
Grand Island Harbor Front Range Light is located down a foot path off of M-28 just before entering Christmas, 4.5 miles (7.2km) west of Munising, in Michigan’s Alger County. Also known as the Bay Furnace Range Light, it was built in 1867 and it stands 20 feet (6m) tall right along the waters edge. The […]
Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Lighthouse
Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Lighthouse is located 50 yards down a narrow one-lane dirt road off of M-28 just before entering Christmas, 4.5 miles (7.2km) west of Munising, in Michigan’s Alger County. Also known as the Bay Furnace Range Light, it was first lit in 1914 and stands 70 feet (21.3m) tall. The Hiawatha […]
Grand Island North Lighthouse
Grand Island North Lighthouse is located on Grand Island, part of the Hiawatha National Forest, in Michigan’s Alger County. Grand Island is accessible by passenger Ferry, private boat, or cruise out of Munising. This Lighthouse stands on a 175 foot (53.3m) cliff on public property and not open to the public though it can be […]
Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse
Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse is located on the southeast shore of Grand Island in Michigan’s Alger County. Grand Island is accessible by passenger Ferry, private boat, cruise or tours out of Munising. Built in 1868 of wood, it stands 45.9 feet (14m) tall. The lighthouse is privately owned and the grounds aren’t open to […]
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse is located in Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. Established in 1853 this “Heart Throb Red” lighthouse stands 40 feet (12m) tall over Marquette Harbor. It sits on a concrete crib at the southern end of the breakwater wall that you can walk to the end of on a paved pathway with railing. […]
Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse
Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse is located on the breakwater at the east side of Presque Isle Harbor in Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. It was built in 1941 at the end of the breakwater that extends 1,216 feet (370m) long. Visitors are welcome to walk the breakwater to the lighthouse except during storms, violent […]
Union River's ‘Big Bear’ Campground
Union River’s ‘Big Bear’ Campground is located 15 miles (24 km) west of Ontonagon in Michigan’s Ontonagon County at the entrance to Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park. There are a variety of campsite sizes, some are ideal for tent or smaller campers and others can accommodate larger RV’s, several are along the shores of Lake […]
