Lighthouses of Michigan - Holland Michigan
The Huron Island Lighthouse is a historic structure located on West Island (aka Lighthouse Island) in the chain of Huron Islands. Construction of the lighthouse was complete in 1868 and various other support buildings were constructed and still exist on West Huron Island today.
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LocationFrom the Witz marina in Skanee Michigan, its approximately 12 miles to ride to the lighthouse island. You need to arrange a private boat to ride to the island.
There are two boat parking slots on the island. If there are already two boats parked, then you have to wait until they leave. Google Maps HERE 
HistoryThe islands have a rich history in that the Native Americans gathered eggs as a food source from these islands for centuries. In 1868 it became an active lighthouse guiding mariners around the dangerous islands and into Keweenaw Bay to support the mining and logging industries. The very first lighthouse keeper was a man by the name of Able Hall. Able Hall married Mary Clark the adopted Ojibwa daughter of Reverend John Clark, the first white Methodist missionary at L'Anse Bay. Together Able and Mary raised 3 children. On October 20th 1868 Able Hall was appointed as the lighthouse keeper and two of his sons, Charles Francis and Frank, were chosen as his assistant keepers. In 1905 Theodore Roosevelt designated the islands as the 1st wildlife refuge in the Midwest (and the 5th in the nation) to protect the nesting Herring Gulls. Today the islands are managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and were designated as the Huron Island Wilderness in 1970 under the Wilderness Act of 1964. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lighthouse Island is the only island where visitors are allowed to visit without permission from the US Fish & Wildlife Service
Source: https://www.huronislandlighthouse.org/ PhotographyModerate Hike - A private boat is required to get to the island. Its approximately 25 miles away from L'anse Michigan.
Time of day - This location is good for anytime of the day, however, note that the wind conditions on Lake Superior could impact your schedule. Its the biggest freshwater lake and it creates its own weather. LENS - 35mm to 100mm is ideal for the lighthouse |