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Group photo at the Ontonagon Light house
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Bill and Martha guard our chariot!
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Our first dinner welcomed Vern, bus driver, and his wife, Georgina. What a pleasure to meet her after so many trips
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Our first stop, Menominee North Pier was shrouded in early morning fog.
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The fog lifted as we stopped for our first of many “rest” stops.
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Glenn heads out to get a close up of Manistique East Breakwater
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Sand Point (Escanaba) is maintained by Delta County Historical Society.
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Mark, Mary and Anne enjoy the view after climbing to the top of Sand Point
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The kitchen (Sand Point) looks ready for a cook!
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Laurel and Ruth pose before climbing!
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Escanaba Harbor Light
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Seul Choix Point Lighthouse (prounounced “Sis-schwa”) means “only choice” meaning it was the only safe harbor for French traders.
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Al gazes upwards observing Seul Choix Point Lighthouse
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Au Sable Point is part of the Pictured Rocks National Seashore.
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Most visitors hike 1.5 miles out to the lighthouse. We were fortunate to receive special permission allowing our group a ride in a small bus. The ranger provided an interesting talk regarding the light station.
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Reaching Crisp Point Light is always a challenge. Vern navigated the 14 mile journey on the narrow dirt road with skill and “a smile”!
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. Crisp Point Lighthouse is currently a PATON (private aide to navigation). We were warmed greeted by Rick Brockway, President of the Crisp Point Light Historical Society
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The “seasonal” flies enjoyed our visit! Dave may appear to be waving, but he is really trying to keep the flies away. Notice the “FLY screen” on his hat.
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Carole and Pat stop to admire the light at the end of the boardwalk.
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Bill, Al and Glenn share an “AWE moment”!
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Whitefish Point Light Station
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Pat and Dave wave to those below indicating their successful climb.
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Fog horns below Whitefish tower
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Museum at White Fish Point displays the early days of the settlement.
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The baker was so lifelike it appeared she was ready to invite us to sit down and enjoy her treats
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Oswald’s Bear ranch was a treat for all. The leftovers from our previous night’s dinner were taken to the bear farm and enjoyed by the bears who could be seen gnawing on our leftover rib bones.
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Esther, Wanda, Marge, Marietta and Laurel enjoy feeding MAX his afternoon Cheerios!
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Steve and Nancy stop while walking the grounds of the bear farm.
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Two juvenile bears pace and wail as they await mealtime.
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Weighing in at over 650 lbs. this guy appeared tame and cuddly, but no one volunteered to pet the big guy.
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Point Iroquois is situated at the eastern end of Lake Superior at the transition from WhiteFish Bay to the St. Mary’s River
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Waiting to climb the 72 steps to the top of Point Iroquois.
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Nina, Norma and Ruth rest on the stone hedge at Point Iroquois.
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The water at Tahquamenon Falls is notably brown in color from the tannins leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains. The upper falls are more than 200 feet across and with a drop of approximately 48 feet.
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Marge and Laurel, tour guides, stop for a photo at the falls. Looks like Marge had already visited the bear farm
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Paul and Lauren surrounded by Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
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Dorothy contributes in a very unique container to the preservation of Au Sable Lighthouse.
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Stairs…looking up or down?
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Munising Rear Range Light nestled in the trees several blocks from the Front Range Light
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Munising Range lights seen from the cruise boat.
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Lunch is on the way for this hungry troup.
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Grand Marais Outer and Inner Range lights guide boats into the spacious natural harbor
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The AmericINN in Munising displayed their lighthouse interest in their signs.
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Peggy and Bill joined us on our Pictured Rocks Cruise
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The Alger County Historical Society formed the East Channel Lighthouse Rescue Committee to try to save the building from neglect and erosion in 1999. Lighthouse is now stable and maintains its now cherished rustic appearance.
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Spray Falls plunges about 70 feet over the Pictured Rocks cliffs directly into Lake Superior.
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Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, were seen along 30 miles of shoreline as we cruised the Pictured Rocks National Seashore.
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One of the most interesting sites was a tree growing on a rock outcropping while the roots reached to the 30 feet to the cliff.
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Grand Island Harbor Range were seen from our cruise boat
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Grand Island North Lighthouse is owned by Dr. Loren Graham, a professor who has taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard and his wife, Pat have lovingly restored the lighthouse and outbuildings for use as a summer retreat. Dr. Graham has published several books including Death at the Lighthouse, which explores the 1908 death of Keeper Genry and his assistant.
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Loren joined us on our Pictured Rocks cruise. He spoke about his efforts to restore and maintain Grand Island North as well as the history and culture of the Munising area.
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The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse and Maritime Museum provided an interesting display related to life saving on Lake Superior.
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Marquette Harbor Lighthouse built in 1866 is only 40 feet tall but has a focal point of 70 feet above Marquette Harbor.
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Laurel leads the climb up to the lighthouse.
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Small group photo at Marquette Harbor Lighthouse.
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Allan points out the 1866 inscription.
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Marquette Breakwater originally held a 4th Order Fresnel lens which is on display at the Museum.
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Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater sits at the end of a rugged stone breakwall.
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The Granite Island Kodiak transports nine group members 12 miles into Lake Superior to tour the remote lighthouse
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Granite Island is owned by Scott Holman. USLHS was the first group to visit the lighthouse
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Wanda prepares to climb.
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Ooops! While trying to tie the second boat to the island, one of the “sponsons” was hit and deflated. Those currently on the island were stranded! What a wonderful place to be stranded.
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Riding the funicular from the dock to the top of the island was an added adventure.
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Scott Holman discusses how he has renovated the once dilapidated structure literally on a huge rock in Lake Superior
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Mark and Al examine a piece of history at Granite Island.
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Waiting for a rescue boat provided a perfect opportunity to soak up the sun and surroundings
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Keweenaw Upper Waterway Entrance was shrouded in fog at our very early morning visit.
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The weather cleared and we had a clear picture of the Keweenaw Lower Waterway Entrance.
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Sand Hills is a Bed and Breakfast. Our hosts Mary and Bill Frabotta were our hosts and rearranged guests so that we had total access to the beautifully restored lighthouse.
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Mary, Sand Hills Innkeeper, shared the history of the lighthouse and how she and her husband have maintained it as a B & B.
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Chesapeake Chapter took the opportunity for a group photo on the steps of Sand Hills.
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Big Bay Lighthouse is operated as a B & B. Linda and Jeff Gamble currently own the lighthouse and provided a wonderful experience
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Leona and Allan take a moment to view the landscape at the top of the tower.
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Steve and Nina are intent on listening to one of the volunteers discuss the history of Eagle Harbor Lighthouse.
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Photo lines at each lighthouse was always an interesting photo.
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Portage River is operated as Jacobsville Inn B & B.
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Glenn takes a picture with his minion situated in front of the light.
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Val waves to those who made it to the top.
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Jeanine reaches her destination at the top of the lighthouse.
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Wanda and Steve are framed perfectly by the round window at Sand Point.
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Mary enjoys the swings at Brimley State Park.
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Mark prefers the slide at Brimley.
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Val, Dimitri, Ruth and Norma get ready to devour lunch in Brimley State Park shelter.
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David and Carole prefer the outdoor setting for lunch.
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Seaman Mineral Museum was an unusual stop for a lighthouse tour. It houses over 25,000 mineral specimens.
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One of many mineral specimens at the Seaman Museum.
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Mark couldn’t resist taking pictures of diamond display.
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Another stop was the Quincy Mine and Hoist. We learned how copper was mined as we descending into the 7th level at a temperature of 40o. Consensus was that this was a “great” addition to our trip.
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One group at Mendota Lighthouse.
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Mendota Lighthouse is privately owned and the original fourth-order, Henry-Lepaute lens was located and restored to the lighthouse.
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Amy views the Mendota Lighthouse across the channel.
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Al and Allan become “fast” friends during a boat ride.
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Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is maintained by Keweenaw Historical Society and was open for touring and climbing.
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The path from Eagle Harbor Lighthouse down to Lake Superior was a challenge.
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Copper Harbor Lighthouse is a short boat ride from the mainland.
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“Millions” of flies joined us on our boat ride out to Copper Harbor Lighthouse.
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Shade and lack of flies provided a nice spot for a group picture.
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Copper Harbor Range lights seen from the boat.
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Isle Royale Cruises provides only three trips to see Manitou and Gull Rock Lighthouses.
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Portia, Marge and Wanda prepared for the sunset voyage in Lake Superior.
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Gull Rock Lightkeepers have begun repairing the lighthouse and are hoping for continued grants to continue the restoration.
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Manitou Island is owned by Keweenaw Land Trust and have opened the island to kayaking, bird watching and rock collecting. The lighthouse is being restored as funds become available.
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Ontonagon Historical Society maintains the Ontonagon Lighthouse and museum where the original fourth-order Fresnel lens can be seen.
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Each step in the lighthouse is dedicated.
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Ontonagon Harbor breakwater can be seen from the Ontonagon Lighthouse.
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Ontonagon Harbor breakwater can be seen from the Ontonagon Lighthouse. 122. Bruce Johnson takes a few moments to pose with Marge.
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Vern phones home!
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Imagine using the corn cobs!!!!! This was part of the light keepers life!!!
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Sand Point (Baraga) is owned by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as is being restored as a tribal offices
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Another stop
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Just one example of dessert at dinner.
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The Green Bay Yacht Club obtained ownership of the Grassy Island Range Lights and graciously opened both towers for us to climb.
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Anne Puppa toasting everyone.
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Al Smith surrounds Lauren and Paula Liebrecht
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Mary Levins
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Dorothy Jarczynski
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Pat & David Smith
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Leona & Steve Barney
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Al King III
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Jeanine & Glenn Swanson
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Portia & Allan Loomis
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Mark & Mary Anway
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Esther Carr
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Ruth Floyd and Norma Bell
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Val & Dimitri Margaziotis
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Leon & Joann Milburn
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Jacki and Frank Grabowski
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Steve Valder & Nancy Munroe
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Amy Lancaster
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Vern Anderson
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Nina Steg
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Bill & Martha Fulton
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Wanda Mayo
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Carole Johnson & David Olson
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153. Gros Cap Light Station (Canada) as seen from Point Iroquois Lighthouse.
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The sun sets on our Upper Peninsula Michigan tour. A beautiful ending to a wonderful trip.
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