This is the latest photo I have processed from a recent trip to Southwestern Michigan to photograph lighthouses in snow and ice. This is in the town of Grand Haven which has an inland port that uses lighthouses to guide ships into safety. It has been a particularly cold winter causing storms to blow iceContinue reading “Winter Wonderland: Lighthouses of Southwestern Michigan”
Tag Archives: Lighthouse
Ice-Covered Signal Light: A Photographers’ Paradise in St. Joseph, MI
One of the most interesting structures along the east coast of Lake Michigan is this signal light covered with ice from Great Lake storms. This is on the South Pier in St. Joseph, MI. Record low temperatures and heavy storms have made this are a popular place to photograph. Particularly in St. Joseph since thisContinue reading “Ice-Covered Signal Light: A Photographers’ Paradise in St. Joseph, MI”
Grand Haven frozen lights
Established in 1839, two lights on the south pier, both painted red, are connected by a lighted catwalk that also connects them to the shore and the Grand Haven Boardwalk. The inner light is cylindrical, and the foghouse outer light stands on a huge concrete foundation. People often enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk thatContinue reading “Grand Haven frozen lights”
South Haven Light
During this season of snow and ice, Lake Michigan is a great place to photograph ice blown lighthouses, snow coverd dunes and beautiful light. The best place to visit is the Southeaster shore of Lake Michigan. Snow and wind blows off the lake creating a fairy like atmosphere. This photo is from the canal entranceContinue reading “South Haven Light”
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal
Here is a view of the Sturgeon Bay ship canal from the Front Pierhead Light. Next to the canal is the Sturgeon Bay Rear Canal Light. Both lights lead the way into the canal. The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal is a ship canal connecting Sturgeon Bay with Lake Michigan across the Door Peninsula in DoorContinue reading “Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal”
Exploring North Pierhead Light in Door County
When visiting the North Pierhead Light, you can walk out to get a closer look or turnaround and see the Sturgeon Bay canal with the Coast Guard station next to it. Also, when out there you can experience Lake Michigan (should they call it lake Wisconsin?) and see the long sandy beach stretching out intoContinue reading “Exploring North Pierhead Light in Door County”
Scenic Eagle Bluff Light
The Eagle Bluff Light, also known as Eagle Bluff lighthouse, or simply Eagle Bluff, is a lighthouse located near Ephraim in Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Construction was authorized in 1866, but the lighthouse was not actually built until 1868 at a cost of $12,000! This was one of the mostContinue reading “Scenic Eagle Bluff Light”
Light keeper’s Kitchen
The Cana Island Lighthouse keeper’s house contains a kitchen that was converted from a woodshed and includes a wood-fired stove and a hand-operated water pump. The original kitchen was converted into a dining room, while the room to the right remained the living room. Upstairs, the assistant keepers had their own kitchen, living room, and other rooms. ClickContinue reading “Light keeper’s Kitchen”
Cana Island Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark in Wisconsin
The Cana Island lighthouse is located just north of Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Along with the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, the lighthouse was built to replace the Baileys Harbor Lighthouse in 1869 and was first lit in 1870. The lighthouse is built on an island that reaches out to Lake MichiganContinue reading “Cana Island Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark in Wisconsin”
Baileys Harbor Range Light
This is one my favorite lighthouses in Door County. It’s not your typical light, it is known as a Range Light. Range lights come in pairs and are used to guide ships into harbors or narrow channels. When a ship lines up the back light with the front light, they are in the channel. BelowContinue reading “Baileys Harbor Range Light”
Great Rivers Imaging 