Crisp point lighthouse

There are countless one word descriptions of the Crisp Point Lighthouse (in the Eastern part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula) that come to mind, but a few really stick out. Remote, beautiful, …

The Crisp Point Lighthouse sits on the shores of Lake Superior in the UP of Michigan. The lighthouse grounds are open year-round with tours of the lighthouse open seasonally, June to October. If you're unfamiliar with the area...it sits just 37 miles north of Newberry. To get there...you'll have to travel a country-style road through the Lake Superior State Forest. It was built in 1875 and became operational in 1876. The lighthouse tower stands 58 feet from its base and was constructed in…

If you like this post click on the buttons to share with your friends Crisp Point Lighthouse stands along a remote and wooded section of the Lake Superior Shoreline. It is about 15 miles west of the Whitefish Point Lighthouse. Crisp Point Lighthouse was built in 1903 and decommissioned in 1993 and is now theRead More...

TUnder dramatic clouds, the historic Crisp Point Lighthouse stands on a very remote stretch of Lake Superior coast in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The first time we visited this Lighthouse, (about 20 years ago) It was about ready to fall into Lake Superior from the severe erosion. The Lighthouse now has been saved and beautifully restored. Getting to this landmark requires quite an adventure; the closest town is about 40 miles and getting there is by logging roads and two-tracks. (the last 4 miles you are driving on snowmobile trail #8) ! Facebook page! Camera - Nikon D700 Lens - Nikon50mm Exposure -..1/400 sec Focal length -50mm…

If you like this post click on the buttons to share with your friends I have a goal of visiting every lighthouse in Michigan, and I have seen most of the lighthouses that are easy to access, but now I need to start working on those, not so easy to see, lights on the GreatRead More...