Peninsula Point Light
Peninsula Point Light, Lighthouse in Delta County, Michigan
Peninsula Point Light is a lighthouse in Michigan featuring a white tower with a cast-iron lantern room reached by an internal spiral staircase. The structure sits on a rocky promontory jutting into Lake Superior and is surrounded by dense forest.
The lighthouse was built in 1865 to guide vessels through dangerous waters between Escanaba and Gladstone. It operated until 1934 when shipping routes shifted away from the area.
The lighthouse represents maritime advancement in the Great Lakes region, with multiple keepers maintaining its operations before automation in 1922.
The site is open to visitors who can climb the tower and explore the surrounding woods. The location is managed by the National Forest Service and accessible throughout the year.
Each September, thousands of monarch butterflies gather at this spot before beginning their long migration across Lake Michigan. This annual natural event draws bird watchers and nature lovers from across the region.
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