Driving into Manistique from the east a few weeks back, a winter storm was brewing and strong winds gusting about 40mph were coming out of the SE. Waves were breaking on the Lighthouse and break-water at the outlet of the Manistique River making quite a sight.
The Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse was first lit in 1916 to guide ships into safe harbor at the mouth of the Manistique River. Originally it had a Fresnel lens, but in 1969 the light was updated and automated. The Lighthouse stands 38' tall, and is made of steel plates. Originally the light stood in the lake, but the breakwater was extended out to the light as it stands today.
Manistique has a long boardwalk along the lakefront, and it is possible to walk out to the lighthouse when conditions are calm. There are no railings along the breakwater, and it can be slippery when wet, but the view is spectacular, but perhaps not as spectacular as these shots from shore.
Driving into Manistique from the east a few weeks back, a winter storm was brewing and strong winds gusting about 40mph were coming out of the SE. Waves were breaking on the Lighthouse and break-water at the outlet of the Manistique River making quite a sight.
The Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse was first lit in 1916 to guide ships into safe harbor at the mouth of the Manistique River. Originally it had a Fresnel lens, but in 1969 the light was updated and automated. The Lighthouse stands 38' tall, and is made of steel plates. Originally the light stood in the lake, but the breakwater was extended out to the light as it stands today.
Manistique has a long boardwalk along the lakefront, and it is possible to walk out to the lighthouse when conditions are calm. There are no railings along the breakwater, and it can be slippery when wet, but the view is spectacular, but perhaps not as spectacular as these shots from shore.
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