The lighthouse was built in 1868, disestablished in 1906, and was under private ownership in 1913 until the citizens of Emmet County bought it in 2008 and have been in the process of restoring it ever since. It was closed the day we were there.
Behind the lighthouse, stands a Well House replica of the 1896 original.
The coolest thing about this lighthouse is the trail that leads you to Lake Michigan, McGulpin Rock, and the Mackinac Bridge. There are historic signs along the way and it's a lovely walk in the woods.
And then you get to the lake.
It's a beautiful spot and not another soul was around.
McGulpin Rock has been used in navigation since 1615 when it was "found" by a French trader. It's ten times bigger than Plymouth Rock and is nine feet tall.
Then we walked the trail back to the lighthouse.
The lack of crowds and the lovely walk in the woods to the lake make this lighthouse a favorite.
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