Lighthouse Links
Great Lakes Lightkeepers Association
Learn how you can visit offshore lights and volunteer for this extraordinary organization, dedicated to preservation of Michigan's historic lighthouses. GLLKA works to support lighthouse groups throughout the Great Lakes and across the nation. GLLKA members serve on the Boards of both the American Lighthouse Coordinating Committee and the Michigan Lighthouse Alliance and numerous other lighthouse preservation groups.
GLLKA's signature work is seen in the restoration of the St. Helena Island Light Station in northern Lake Michigan, photo at right.
Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn
Newly renovated as a bed and breakfast on the magnificent Keweenaw Peninsula, Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn now welcomes you to a memorable experience. Furnished in Victorian charm, this historic building summons you with an original lens and nautical lighthouse artifacts, as well as many antiques, oil paintings and photographs.
Sand Hills Lighthouse, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is the largest and last manned lighthouse built on the great lakes. Built in 1917 to house three lightkeepers and their families, it remained active until 1939. At that time, the Coast Guard took over and automated the station, and 200 men lived there when the grounds were used as a training site during World War II. The property then stood vacant until it was sold in 1958 by government auction. In 1961, Bill Frabotta purchased Sand Hills Lighthouse and the entire station.
www.sandhillslighthouseinn.com
Jacobsville Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast
Here is an opportunity to stay at the newest Lighthouse B&B on Lake Superior, Located in a quiet remote location. A place to relax, unwind and forget about the hectic world outside. There is no TV or telephone in the rooms to cause distraction or disturbance. Tour 1888 Church and Jacobsville School, Go on boat ride. Books and magazines are available. We have a quiet time from 10:00 P:M till 6:00 A:M. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate are available. If you are lucky you may see one of the bald eagles swoop by from one of the 2 local nests.
