Sun, August 16th, 2009 
The lighthouse was first built in 1825 and then rebuilt in 1829 after the original shoddy tower fell apart. The lighthouse was updated in 1862 and finally automated in 1933.
The lighthouse is the oldest standing lighthouse in Michigan and is still active. The lighthouse sits on an active Coast Guard Base, but is easily viewed from a park on Gratiot Ave. just north of the Bluewater Bridge to Canada.
Directions: From State Route 25 in Port Huron, take Garfield Street east to Lake Huron. This will put you right in front of the lighthouse. The lighthouse is gated as it is still an active Coast Guard Station, however, you can get great photos from the park next door.
Tue, August 11th, 2009 
We have had a fascination with Lighthouses for a number of years. I am not exactly sure when this all started, but anytime that our travels carry us near a lighthouse, we make an effort to make a visit. Over the years, we have taken photographs of quite a few of these wonderful structures. Some have been only a chance for few pictures, and see to what it looks like, however, many have been chosen because they offer much more. We especially like going to lighthouses where you can climb to the top. We love lighthouse history, and really like sites that have restored Keepers Quarter, museums, and guided tours detailing the history.
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