Crisp Point Lighthouse
The
most remote lighthouse in Michigan is within driving
distance. Crisp Point Lighthouse is far up on the shore of
Lake Superior about mid-way between Whitefish Point and the
mouth of the Two-Hearted River. The lighthouse, a side trip
to the mouth of the Two Hearted river and a picnic make for
a great day trip to an incredibly beautiful spot. The quiet
solitude at the light makes you want to linger for a picnic
and the sunsets are breathtaking. You can climb the tower
for a view across the lake. Take your binoculars up there,
huge ships may be passing by. The Historical Society
maintains an excellent information and gift shop.
The best way is to go north out of Newberry to Route H-37, to Pine Stump Junction. From there it is all rough gravel roads. The trip is slow and dusty but is well worth it. These roads take you through vast forests, past the mouth of the Two-Hearted river and finally to the lighthouse. Note: if travelling from Paradise and you rely on a GPS device, you can end up on roads that can be impassible or go nowhere.
The lighthouse tower stands 58 feet tall on a concrete foundation that is 10 feet deep. The location of the original Fourth Order Fresnel lens is unknown.
The Crisp Point Lighthouse is pictured on the cover of my book 3 Day Getaways. The lighthouse is a cool destination for a Michigan back roads day trip.
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