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Explore the Best Michigan Lighthouses in the Upper Thumb
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Jan 6, 2025
Michigan boasts 124 unique and functional lighthouses, drawing numerous visitors. Of these, Michigan's Upper Thumb has four of them. Restoration efforts for the Port Austin Reef Light are in progress, but you can see Charity Island Light, Harbor Beach, and Pointe Aux Barques Light. Some of these lighthouses offer tours, climbs, and historical significance.
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Michigan's coastline is dotted with
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beacons of history and Maritime Heritage
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the state boasts 124 lighthouses each
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with its own unique story and charm
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today we focus on the lighthouses of
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Michigan's upper thumb a region known
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for its Scenic Beauty and Rich nautical
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history the upper thumb is home to four
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remarkable lighthouses each playing a
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crucial role in guiding ships through
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the sometimes treacherous Waters of Lake
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Huron interestingly only one of these
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lighthouses is accessible by land while
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the others require a boat to reach let's
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begin with the Port Austin Reef
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lighthous affectionately known as the
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castle on the lake this octagonal Tower
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standing 60 ft tall has been guiding
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Mariners since
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1878 its Yellow Brick structure with
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buff markings is a striking site on Lake
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Huron currently the lighthouse is
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undergoing an extensive restoration
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project aiming to preserve its
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historical significance for future
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Generations
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next we have the charity Island light a
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beacon with a unique History built in
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1857 it was the first automated light in
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the entire Great Lakes pioneering a new
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era in Lighthouse
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technology today the Lighthouse Keeper
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house has been transformed into a bed
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and breakfast offering visitors a chance
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to experience life on this Mysterious
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Island the poto barks Lighthouse is one
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of Michigan's oldest still actively
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maintained by the US Coast Guard located
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in Lighthouse county park it offers
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visitors the opportunity to climb its
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tower on select dates providing
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breathtaking views of Lake hiron this
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Lighthouse is not only a beacon for
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ships but also a hotspot for paranormal
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enthusiasts with reports of ghostly
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activity adding to its Allure our final
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stop is the Harbor Beach Lighthouse a
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spark plug Lighthouse situated at the
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end of the north break wall it guards
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the entrance to the world's largest
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man-made freshwater Harbor a testament
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to human engine engineering and the
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importance of safe Maritime
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navigation these lighthouses are more
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than just navigational AIDS they are
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living museums telling stories of Brave
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Keepers treacherous storms and the vital
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role they played in the development of
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Michigan's Coastal communities from
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ongoing restoration efforts to guided
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tours these lighthouses continue to
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Captivate visitors and preserve an
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important part of Michigan's Maritime
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Heritage as we conclude our journey
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through the upper thumbs lighthouses
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it's it's clear that these beacons stand
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as enduring symbols of Michigan's Rich
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Coastal history they remind us of the
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power of the Great Lakes and the
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Ingenuity of those who helped tame them
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ensuring safe passage for countless
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vessels over the years whether you're a
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history buff a maritime Enthusiast or
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simply someone who appreciates stunning
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Coastal views the lighthouses of
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Michigan's upper thumb offer a glimpse
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into a fascinating world where land
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meets water and where the past continues
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to light the way for the future
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