Grand Island East Channel Light

Grand Island East Channel LIght

Built in 1868, now a beautiful weathered presence for those taking Pictured Rocks tourboat, light only operated until 1913, replaced by Munising's range lights.

On east shoreline of Grand Island.
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Grand Island East Channel Light. Built in 1868, now a beautiful weathered presence for those taking Pictured Rocks tourboat, light only operated until 1913, replaced by Munising's range lights. ... more

Riptide Ride adventure cruise. Open jet boat takes you all around Grand Island ... more

Williams Landing. The Grand Island ferry lands at the island's original fur-trading hub, recalled by excellent displays. A hike or bike ride of less than two miles to the Murray Bay picnic area and beach passes a historic cottage and cemetery ... more

Trout Bay. An excellent place for kayaking and camping, with a beach, sandstone bluffs, and sea caves—all visible from an overlook platform ... more

North Beach. A memorable spot on the island where a crescent beach, the mouth of a creek, 200-foot cliffs, and the Great Lakes' highest lighthouse ... more

Mather Beach. Scenic rock shelves overlook a nice pebble beach at the outlet of nearby Echo Lake. Walk down perhaps a half mile to reach Waterfall Beach ... more

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