<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>WBK - Great Lakes Experiences</title> <atom:link href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/author/greatlakesexperiences_jr785a/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com</link> <description>What To Do In The Midwest</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 02:24:23 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <item> <title>Leelanau Cellars Great Lakes Red</title> <link>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/leelanau-cellers-great-lakes-red/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leelanau-cellers-great-lakes-red</link> <comments>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/leelanau-cellers-great-lakes-red/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[WBK]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 02:12:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/?p=71</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Michigan isn’t known for its red wines, although I much prefer them to that of the California variety. The flavors that come out of Northern Michigan seem much more bold and filling. This isn’t a very bold red wine, nor is it especially flavorful, but it is plentiful in grocery stores and easy to drink. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/leelanau-cellers-great-lakes-red/">Leelanau Cellars Great Lakes Red</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michigan isn’t known for its red wines, although I much prefer them to that of the California variety. The flavors that come out of Northern Michigan seem much more bold and filling. This isn’t a very bold red wine, nor is it especially flavorful, but it is plentiful in grocery stores and easy to drink. It’s a bit too sweet to have with a meal, but I like to open a bottle while I’m cooking or to use in a sauce or to get the crust off the bottom of a pan when I’ve been cooking white onions and chicken for a savory mix of flavors that turns a regular chicken breast into something more enticing. </p> <div class="wp-block-image is-style-rounded"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_4737-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-74" srcset="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_4737-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_4737-1-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption>Leelanau Cellars Great Lakes Red Semi-Sweet Table Wine</figcaption></figure></div> <p><a href="https://lwc.wine/">Leelanau Cellars </a>is a nice winery in Omena, Michigan. They’re family owned and operated, and see over 40,000 visitors a year. They’ve got wine in cans and are most often known for their Witches Brew Spice Wine, Great Lakes Table Red, and Winter White, although they’ve got a lot more. including a series of fruit wines, the Lakeshore Collection, and the <a href="https://shop.lwc.wine/tall-ship-wines">Tall Ship Collection</a>. </p><p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/leelanau-cellers-great-lakes-red/">Leelanau Cellars Great Lakes Red</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/leelanau-cellers-great-lakes-red/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sturgeon Point Lighthouse</title> <link>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sturgeon-point-lighthouse</link> <comments>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[WBK]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:26:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/?p=68</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Located just north of Harrisville, Michigan in Alcona County, Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, built in 1870, sits on the Northeastern Coast of Michigan on Lake Huron. There are many lighthouses in Michigan, all with their own unique stories. The lighthouse is still in operation, and has been in continuous operation since 1869, however it has been […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/">Sturgeon Point Lighthouse</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Located just north of Harrisville, Michigan in <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan/" title="What to do in Alcona County, Michigan">Alcona County</a>, Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, built in 1870, sits on the Northeastern Coast of Michigan on Lake Huron. There are many <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/lighthouses-in-michigan/" title="Lighthouses in Michigan">lighthouses in Michigan</a>, all with their own unique stories. The lighthouse is still in operation, and has been in continuous operation since 1869, however it has been automated since 1941. It is a shame that there aren’t more manned lighthouses in Michigan. I understand that it’s a hassle and less efficient, but there would be something cool about having crusty old lighthouse keepers making sure that boats don’t sail into the shallows that ride along the edge of the Great Lakes. If you want to climb this lighthouse, it costs $3. The tower is 70 feet, 9 inches tall and is 16 feet in diameter at its base. </p> <p>In 1982, the Alcona Historical Society took over control of the lighthouse and began to restore it, repairing the damage caused by vandals over the years and putting on a fresh coat of paint. Due to budgetary constraints, this work was all done by volunteers. Sturgeon Point Lighthouse contains 3.5 order Fresnel lens made in Paris, France. The Fresnel lens still exists in the tower but it not lit, instead a LED light shines from it, managed by the coast guard. The keeper’s house has been transformed into a maritime museum, open on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend.</p> <p></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/">Sturgeon Point Lighthouse</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>What to do in Alcona County, Michigan</title> <link>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan</link> <comments>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[WBK]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:18:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/?p=65</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Organized in 1869, Alcona County is a county in northeastern Michigan with a 2020 population of 10,167, down from 10,942 in 2010. The largest city in Alcona County is Harrisville. Harrisville offers sunrises across Lake Huron, and not much more. Here are the remaining cities in Alcona County: Barton City Black River Curran Glennie Greenbush […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan/">What to do in Alcona County, Michigan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Organized in 1869, <a href="https://alconacountymi.com/">Alcona County</a> is a county in northeastern Michigan with a 2020 population of 10,167, down from 10,942 in 2010. </p> <p>The largest city in Alcona County is <a href="https://www.cityofharrisvillemi.org/">Harrisville</a>. Harrisville offers sunrises across Lake Huron, and not much more. </p> <p>Here are the remaining cities in Alcona County:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Barton City</li><li>Black River</li><li>Curran</li><li>Glennie</li><li>Greenbush</li><li>Lincoln</li><li>Mikado</li><li>Spruce</li></ul> <p><a href="http://www.loggerstrace.com/">Logger’s Trace Golf Course</a> is one of the more popular golf courses in Alcona County. Another option if you don’t like to golf is to go to the <a href="https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=451">Harrisville State Park</a>. I’ve been here several times and it is far enough north to be much less crowded than other eastern Michigan state parks you will find several hours south in the state. </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.us23heritageroute.org/">US 23 Heritage Route </a>goes through Alcona County. It’s a nice drive that offers some scenic views of Lake Huron. </p> <p>The <a href="https://alconabrew.com/">Alcona Brew Haus</a> is the best place to try local beers and wines. They also have an allergen-friendly menu. A burger with kettle chips and a pickle will run you $12-$15, as of early 2022. No doubt these prices may vary, but it gives you a general idea. More than the cheapest diner, less than a boutique eatery. </p> <p>Harrisville has a Dollar General, the <a href="https://www.hhgrocery.com/">Harrisville Harbor Grocery</a>, The <a href="https://hollyhockemporium.com/">Hollyhock Emporium,</a> a local consignment store, and The <a href="http://www.alconacoffee.com/">Alcona County Coffee Company</a>. The Alcona County Coffee Company offers free wi-fi, so if you’re on vacation in the area and need to connect to the internet, it’s probably worth stopping by and getting a cup of joe. </p> <p>Just north of Harrisville is Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. Sturgeon Point Lighthouse was built in 1870 and costs $3 if you want to make the climb. It is not a very tall climb, but still a pretty cool piece of Northeastern Michigan History. </p><p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan/">What to do in Alcona County, Michigan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/largest-towns-in-alcona-county-michigan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Lighthouses in Michigan</title> <link>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/lighthouses-in-michigan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lighthouses-in-michigan</link> <comments>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/lighthouses-in-michigan/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[WBK]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:04:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/?p=52</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Michigan has 129 lighthouses on four of the Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair and connecting waterways. Out of the 124, 94 are active with the remaining being deactivated, often times turned into museums. The state of Michigan has a helpful PDF map of every standing lighthouse in Michigan. Lighthouses on the Detroit River Name Waterway Location Belle […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/lighthouses-in-michigan/">Lighthouses in Michigan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michigan has 129 lighthouses on four of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Lakes">Great Lakes</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_St._Clair">Lake St. Clair</a> and connecting waterways. Out of the 124, 94 are active with the remaining being deactivated, often times turned into museums. The state of Michigan has a helpful PDF map of <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mshda/mshda_shpo_20110713_lighthousemap_358163_7.pdf">every standing lighthouse </a>in Michigan. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lighthouses on the Detroit River</h2> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Waterway</td><td>Location</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/2021/12/26/history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river/">Belle Isle Light</a></td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Belle Isle</td></tr><tr><td>Ecorse Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Ecorse</td></tr><tr><td>Ecorse Range Rear Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Ecorse</td></tr><tr><td>Gibraltar Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Gibraltar</td></tr><tr><td>Grassy Island North Channel Range Lights</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Grassy Island</td></tr><tr><td>Grassy Island South Channel Range Lights(formerly Grassy Island Light)</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Grassy Island</td></tr><tr><td>Grosse Ile North Channel Range Lights</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Grosse Ile</td></tr><tr><td>Grosse Ile South Channel Range Lights</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Grosse Ile</td></tr><tr><td>Mama Juda Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Mamajuda Island</td></tr><tr><td>Mama Juda Range Front Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Mamajuda Island</td></tr><tr><td>Mariners Memorial (River Rouge) Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>River Rouge</td></tr><tr><td>Tri-Centennial Light of Detroit</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Detroit</td></tr><tr><td>William Livingstone Memorial Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Belle Isle</td></tr><tr><td>Windmill Point Light</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Detroit</td></tr><tr><td>Windmill Point Range Front and Rear Lights</td><td>Detroit River</td><td>Detroit</td></tr><tr><td>Rouleau Point Range Front and Rear Lights</td><td>Keweenaw Waterway</td><td>Washington Island, offshore</td></tr><tr><td>Detroit River Light</td><td>Lake Erie</td><td>Rockwood</td></tr><tr><td>Monroe Pier Light</td><td>Lake Erie</td><td>Monroe</td></tr><tr><td>Alpena Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Alpena</td></tr><tr><td>Au Sable North Pierhead Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Au Sable</td></tr><tr><td>Bois Blanc Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Bois Blanc Island</td></tr><tr><td>Caseville Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Caseville</td></tr><tr><td>Charity Island Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Charity Island</td></tr><tr><td>Cheboygan Crib Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Cheboygan</td></tr><tr><td>Cheboygan River Front Range Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Cheboygan</td></tr><tr><td>DeTour Reef Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>De Tour Village</td></tr><tr><td>Fort Gratiot Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Port Huron</td></tr><tr><td>Forty Mile Point Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Rogers Township, Presque Isle County</td></tr><tr><td>Fourteen Foot Shoal Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Cheboygan County</td></tr><tr><td>Gravelly Shoal Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Saginaw Bay</td></tr><tr><td>Harbor Beach Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Harbor Beach, Michigan</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Reef Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Clark Township, Mackinac County</td></tr><tr><td>Middle Island Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Alpena Township, Alpena County</td></tr><tr><td>Minneapolis Shoal Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Big Bay de Noc</td></tr><tr><td>Poe Reef Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Bois Blanc Island, offshore</td></tr><tr><td>Pointe aux Barques Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Port Hope</td></tr><tr><td>Port Austin Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Port Austin, offshore</td></tr><tr><td>Port Sanilac Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Port Sanilac</td></tr><tr><td>Presque Isle Light (new)</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Presque Isle Township, Presque Isle County</td></tr><tr><td>Presque Isle Light (old)</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Presque Isle Township, Presque Isle County</td></tr><tr><td>Saginaw Bay Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Bay City</td></tr><tr><td>Saginaw River Rear Range Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Bay City</td></tr><tr><td>Sand Beach North Entrance East Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Spectacle Reef Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Cheboygan County</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/" title="Sturgeon Point Lighthouse">Sturgeon Point Lighthouse</a></td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Haynes Township, Michigan, Alcona County</td></tr><tr><td>Tawas Point Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Baldwin Township, Iosco County</td></tr><tr><td>Thunder Bay Island Light</td><td>Lake Huron</td><td>Alpena County</td></tr><tr><td>Beaver Island Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Beaver Island, northern end</td></tr><tr><td>Beaver Island Head Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Beaver Island, southern tip</td></tr><tr><td>Big Sable Point Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Ludington</td></tr><tr><td>Cedar River Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Cedar River</td></tr><tr><td>Charlevoix South Pier Light Station</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Charlevoix</td></tr><tr><td>Frankfort Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Frankfort</td></tr><tr><td>Frankfort South Range Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Frankfort</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Haven North Pierhead Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Grand Haven</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Grand Haven</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Grand Haven</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Traverse Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Leelanau Peninsula</td></tr><tr><td>Grays Reef Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Bliss Township, Emmet County</td></tr><tr><td>Holland Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Holland</td></tr><tr><td>Ile Aux Galets Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Emmet County</td></tr><tr><td>Kalamazoo River Light(Saugatuck Light)</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Saugatuck</td></tr><tr><td>Lansing Shoals Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Newton Township, Mackinac County</td></tr><tr><td>Little Sable Point Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Golden Township, Oceana County</td></tr><tr><td>Little Traverse Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Harbor Springs</td></tr><tr><td>Ludington Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Ludington</td></tr><tr><td>Manistee Main Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Manistee</td></tr><tr><td>Manistee Pierhead lights</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Manistee</td></tr><tr><td>Manistique East Breakwater Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Manistique</td></tr><tr><td>Manning Memorial Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Empire</td></tr><tr><td>Menominee Pier Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Menominee</td></tr><tr><td>Mission Point Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Old Mission Point</td></tr><tr><td>Mission Point Light (1933)</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Old Mission Point</td></tr><tr><td>Muskegon Breakwater Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Muskegon</td></tr><tr><td>Muskegon Pier Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Muskegon</td></tr><tr><td>Naubinway Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Naubinway</td></tr><tr><td>New Buffalo Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>New Buffalo</td></tr><tr><td>North Manitou Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>North Manitou Island</td></tr><tr><td>North Manitou Shoal Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>North Manitou Island</td></tr><tr><td>Peninsula Point Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Bay de Noc Township, Delta County</td></tr><tr><td>Pentwater North Pierhead Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Pentwater</td></tr><tr><td>Point Betsie Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Lake Township, Benzie County</td></tr><tr><td>Portage Lake Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Portage Lake</td></tr><tr><td>Poverty Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Poverty Island</td></tr><tr><td>Sand Point Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Escanaba</td></tr><tr><td>Seul Choix Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Mueller Township, Schoolcraft County</td></tr><tr><td>South Fox Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>South Fox Island</td></tr><tr><td>South Haven Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>South Haven</td></tr><tr><td>South Manitou Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>South Manitou Island</td></tr><tr><td>Squaw Point Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Squaw Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Squaw Island</td></tr><tr><td>St. Joseph North Pier Inner Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>St. Joseph</td></tr><tr><td>St. Joseph North Pier Outer Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>St. Joseph</td></tr><tr><td>St. Martin Island Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>St. Martin Island</td></tr><tr><td>Waugoshance Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Emmet County</td></tr><tr><td>White River Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Whitehall</td></tr><tr><td>White Shoal Light</td><td>Lake Michigan</td><td>Emmet County</td></tr><tr><td>Clinton River Light</td><td>Lake St. Clair</td><td>Mount Clemens</td></tr><tr><td>Lake St. Clair Light</td><td>Lake St. Clair</td><td>Harsens Island</td></tr><tr><td>Miller Memorial Light</td><td>Lake St. Clair</td><td>St. Clair Shores</td></tr><tr><td>Peche Island Rear Range Light</td><td>Lake St. Clair</td><td>Peche Island, offshore west</td></tr><tr><td>St. Clair Flats Front and Rear Range Light</td><td>Lake St. Clair</td><td>Harsens Island, offshore</td></tr><tr><td>Au Sable Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Burt Township, Alger County</td></tr><tr><td>Big Bay Point Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Big Bay</td></tr><tr><td>Copper Harbor Front Range Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Copper Harbor</td></tr><tr><td>Copper Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Copper Harbor</td></tr><tr><td>Crisp Point Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>McMillan Township, Luce County</td></tr><tr><td>Eagle Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Eagle Harbor</td></tr><tr><td>Eagle Harbor Range Lights</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Eagle Harbor</td></tr><tr><td>Eagle River Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Eagle River</td></tr><tr><td>Fourteen Mile Point Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Ontonagon</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Island East Channel Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Munising</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Christmas</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Island North Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Grand Island</td></tr><tr><td>Grand Marais Range Lights</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Grand Marais</td></tr><tr><td>Granite Island Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Granite Island</td></tr><tr><td>Gull Rock Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Manitou Island, offshore west</td></tr><tr><td>Huron Island Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Powell Township, Marquette County</td></tr><tr><td>Isle Royale Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Isle Royale</td></tr><tr><td>Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Jacobsville</td></tr><tr><td>Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Stanton Township, Houghton County</td></tr><tr><td>Manitou Island Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Manitou Island</td></tr><tr><td>Marquette Breakwater Outer Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Marquette</td></tr><tr><td>Marquette Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Marquette</td></tr><tr><td>Mendota (Bete Grise) Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Delaware</td></tr><tr><td>Munising Front Range Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Munising</td></tr><tr><td>Munising Rear Range Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Munising</td></tr><tr><td>Ontonagon Harbor West Breakwater Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Ontonagon</td></tr><tr><td>Ontonagon Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Ontonagon</td></tr><tr><td>Passage Island Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Isle Royale</td></tr><tr><td>Point Iroquois Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Bay Mills Township, Chippewa County</td></tr><tr><td>Portage River (Jacobsville) Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Torch Lake Township, Houghton County</td></tr><tr><td>Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Marquette</td></tr><tr><td>Rock Harbor Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Rock Harbor</td></tr><tr><td>Rock of Ages Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Washington Island, offshore</td></tr><tr><td>Sand Hills Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Ahmeek</td></tr><tr><td>Sand Point Light (Baraga)</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Baraga</td></tr><tr><td>Stannard Rock Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Keweenaw Peninsula, offshore</td></tr><tr><td>Whitefish Point Light</td><td>Lake Superior</td><td>Whitefish Township, Chippewa County</td></tr><tr><td>Frying Pan Island Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td>De Tour Village</td></tr><tr><td>Harwood Point East Range Front Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td>Sugar Island</td></tr><tr><td>Middle Lake George Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td>Sugar Island</td></tr><tr><td>Pipe Island Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td>Drummond Township, Chippewa County</td></tr><tr><td>Round Island Light (St. Mary’s River)</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td>Round Island</td></tr><tr><td>Six Mile Point Range Rear Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>St. Mary’s River Lower Range Front Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vidal Shoals Channel Range Front and Rear Lights</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td>Sault Ste. Marie</td></tr><tr><td>Winter Point Range Front Light</td><td>St. Marys River</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>McGulpin Point Light</td><td>Straits of Mackinac</td><td>Wawatam Township, Emmet County</td></tr><tr><td>Old Mackinac Point Light</td><td>Straits of Mackinac</td><td>Mackinaw City</td></tr><tr><td>Round Island Light</td><td>Straits of Mackinac</td><td>Round Island</td></tr><tr><td>Round Island Passage Light</td><td>Straits of Mackinac</td><td>Round Island Channel</td></tr><tr><td>St. Helena Island Light</td><td>Straits of Mackinac</td><td>St. Helena Island</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/lighthouses-in-michigan/">Lighthouses in Michigan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/lighthouses-in-michigan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>History of Belle Isle Lighthouse on the Detroit River</title> <link>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river</link> <comments>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[WBK]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:57:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/?p=53</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Belle Isle Lighthouse was a lighthouse that existed on the northern point of Belle Isle to guide ships through the Detroit River. It was finished in 1882, following several months of building and years of requests for appropriation. At the time, $10,000 was requested. In todays dollars, that is over $250,000. It was a square, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river/">History of Belle Isle Lighthouse on the Detroit River</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Belle Isle Lighthouse was a lighthouse that existed on the northern point of Belle Isle to guide ships through the Detroit River. It was finished in 1882, following several months of building and years of requests for appropriation. At the time, $10,000 was requested. In todays dollars, that is over $250,000. It was a square, redbrick tower with an attached, two-story domicile, which cost an additional $6000 and was built in 1883.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="700" height="370" src="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/belle-isle-lighthouse-1891.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-57" srcset="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/belle-isle-lighthouse-1891.jpg 700w, https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/belle-isle-lighthouse-1891-300x159.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption>Belle Isle Lighthouse 1891</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=bHL48l-JY94C&pg=PA43&lpg=PA43&dq=Head+of+Belle+Isle,+Detroit+River,+Michigan.%E2%80%94A+light+should+be+established+at+the+northern+point+of+Belle+Isle+to+guide+vessels+into+the+south+channel+of+the+Detroit+River,+which+is+almost+exclusively+used.+The+reefs+extending+out+from+Isle+aux+Peche+and+Belle+Isle+make+it+difficult+to+strike+this+channel+in+dark+nights,+and+a+large+number+of+vessels+annually+ground+on+one+or+other+of+these+reefs.+They+are+almost+invariably+compelled+to+call+tow-boats+to+their+assistance+and+are+thus+subjected+to+loss+of+money+and+time.+An+appropriation+of+$10,000+for+this+station+is+recommended.&source=bl&ots=AsypfU7bWt&sig=ACfU3U1V3_AqIeWk08k0KiloyT6oF9C8KQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr6fqXwIL1AhX9kHIEHcO0AhMQ6AF6BAgCEAM#v=onepage&q=Head%20of%20Belle%20Isle%2C%20Detroit%20River%2C%20Michigan.%E2%80%94A%20light%20should%20be%20established%20at%20the%20northern%20point%20of%20Belle%20Isle%20to%20guide%20vessels%20into%20the%20south%20channel%20of%20the%20Detroit%20River%2C%20which%20is%20almost%20exclusively%20used.%20The%20reefs%20extending%20out%20from%20Isle%20aux%20Peche%20and%20Belle%20Isle%20make%20it%20difficult%20to%20strike%20this%20channel%20in%20dark%20nights%2C%20and%20a%20large%20number%20of%20vessels%20annually%20ground%20on%20one%20or%20other%20of%20these%20reefs.%20They%20are%20almost%20invariably%20compelled%20to%20call%20tow-boats%20to%20their%20assistance%20and%20are%20thus%20subjected%20to%20loss%20of%20money%20and%20time.%20An%20appropriation%20of%20%2410%2C000%20for%20this%20station%20is%20recommended.&f=false" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">From Annual Report of the Light-House Board of the United States to the Secretary</a></p> <p>1877 – Head of Belle Isle, Detroit River, Michigan.—A light should be established at the northern point of Belle Isle to guide vessels into the south channel of the Detroit River, which is almost exclusively used. The reefs extending out from Isle aux Peche and Belle Isle make it difficult to strike this channel in dark nights, and a large number of vessels annually ground on one or other of these reefs. They are almost invariably compelled to call tow-boats to their assistance and are thus subjected to loss of money and time. An appropriation of $10,000 for this station is recommended. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="480" height="360" src="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/belle-isle-lighthouse.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54" srcset="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/belle-isle-lighthouse.jpg 480w, https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/belle-isle-lighthouse-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /><figcaption>A historical photo of Belle Isle Lighthouse </figcaption></figure> <p>It was near Isle aux Peches, now called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peche_Island" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peches Island</a>, is an uninhabitated 86 acre island owned by Canada. It is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) east of U.S.-owned <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Isle_Park">Belle Isle</a>, and 360 yards (330 m) from the Windsor shore. Measured to be 109 acres in 1965, the effects of erosion are significantly decreasing its size.</p> <p>In 1941, Belle Isle Lighthouse was demolished, replaced by a $250,000 Coast Guard station.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="569" height="360" src="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/colored-postcard-belle-isle-lighthouse.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-58" srcset="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/colored-postcard-belle-isle-lighthouse.jpg 569w, https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/colored-postcard-belle-isle-lighthouse-300x190.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px" /><figcaption>a colored postcard circa 1920s of Belle Isle Lighthouse</figcaption></figure> <p></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river/">History of Belle Isle Lighthouse on the Detroit River</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com">Great Lakes Experiences </a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.greatlakesexperiences.com/history-of-belle-isle-lighthouse-on-the-detroit-river/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>