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Split Rock Lighthouse
Built in 1910 on the edge of a cliff between Duluth and Grand Marais, this Minnesota landmark lit the way for generations of freighters.
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Ludington lighthouse
Stroll down the long breakwall to North Breakwater Light in Ludington, Michigan, for perfect sunset views.
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Beaver Island getaway
Ferry riders coming to Beaver Island from Charlevoix, Michigan, pass the Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse as they head into St. James Harbor.
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Cana Island Lighthouse
This Door County, Wisconsin, lighthouse sits on its own tiny island on the eastern shore of the Door peninsula; climb the stairs for a spectacular view from the top of the 89-foot tower.
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Muskegon sunset
Sunset bathes the lighthouse in Muskegon, Michigan, with dramatic colors.
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Mackinac Island solitude
Round Island Light, built in 1895, helped ships navigate the Straits of Mackinac, which connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
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South Haven Lighthouse at dusk
Fishermen try their luck at dusk off the end of the pier at Michigan's South Haven Lighthouse.
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Guarding the Manitou Passage
The 19th-century South Manitou Island Lighthouse sits along the rocky shoreline at Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Lake Erie's Marblehead Lighthouse
This Ohio lighthouse, built in 1822, is the oldest Lake Erie light in operation.
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Day's end at Grand Haven
Silhouetted by the sun, a sailboat passes the lighthouse pier in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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Tawas Point Lighthouse
Become a lighthouse keeper for a week or two at this maritime monument. Stay in the renovated keeper's quarters, and take on duties such as greeting guests.
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Sunset at Manistee North Pierhead
A golden sunset frames Michigan's Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse.
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Climb the tower, take a guided walking tour of the grounds, and enjoy interactive exhibits inside the lighthouse at this Mackinac Island icon.
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Grand Haven beauty
Rays from the setting sun cast a picturesque pattern over the pier and lighthouse at Grand Haven, Michigan.
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View from the top
Climb 117 steps to reach the observation deck at Michigan's South Manitou Island Lighthouse.
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Sturgeon Point lookout
Summer visitors can tour the tower and keeper's house (now a maritime museum) at Sturgeon Point Lighthouse in Harrisville, Michigan.
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Fall color in Rogers City
Hiking and picnicking are popular at the park surrounding 40 Mile Point Light, built in 1896 near Rogers City, Michigan.
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Apostle Islands lighthouse
Sand Island Light, at the western end of the Apostle Islands, was built in 1881 of local brownstone.
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Muskegon port of call
This red Muskegon tower is one of more than 100 lighthouses along the Michigan shore.
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Duluth lighthouse
The North Pierhead Light, built in 1910, is one of three Duluth lighthouses.
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