Au Sable Point - Construction was completed on this remote station in 1874. The light was built in response to the need to fill a dark gap in the southern Lake Superior shore between Whitefish Point and Grand Island. Despite being on the mainland it was 54 years before a road was built connecting it with civilization! Standing a proud 87' high, the 3rd Order lens was only recently returned after a lengthy absence. Located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore the light remains very remote. Visiting requires a 3-mile round-trip hike but in the summer the reward of exploring the restored buildings and the breathtaking view of the neighboring Grand Sable Banks is more than worth the effort.

Au Sable Point - Construction was completed on this remote station in 1874. The light was built in response to the need to fill a dark gap in the southern Lake Superior shore between Whitefish Point and Grand Island. Despite being on the mainland it was 54 years before a road was built connecting it with civilization! Standing a proud 87' high, the 3rd Order lens was only recently returned after a lengthy absence. Located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore the light remains very remote. Visiting requires a 3-mile round-trip hike but in the summer the reward of exploring the restored buildings and the breathtaking view of the neighboring Grand Sable Banks is more than worth the effort.