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Surfer admire the Lake Michigan wave spectacle. St. Joseph, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
St. Joseph's Waves & Catwalk
Strong waves break over the pier in St. Joseph. It is easy to envision the lightkeepers walking the catwalk on days like these. St. Joseph, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
St. Joseph's Waves
Strong winds create tidal waves that crash against the pierhead light in St. Joseph, MI
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From Lower Peninsula
Window to the Past
Window detail of Cana Island Lighthouse. Cana Island, WI
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Wind Point Lighthouse at Dusk
Racine, WI
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Wind Point Light
As the light in the sky dims, the Wind Point Light lites up. Racine, WI
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Under the Cotton Sky
The Wind Point Lighthouse is surrounded by a blanket of snow. Above, puffy clouds the sky. Racine, WI
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North Point Winter Walk
A couple walks up the driveway of the North Point Lighthouse. The grounds are covered in significant amount of snow from the 2011 February blizzard.
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An iceberg floats near the entrance of the Kenosha channel. Kenosha, WI
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Kenosha Blue
A few minutes before sunrise, the clouds above tKenosha light up. On the channel the ice pieces remain in place like an interlocking jigsaw puzzle. This pattern will be broken later in the morning by a couple of fishing boats. Kenosha, WI
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Light from the Kewaunee Lighthouse reflects on the mirror like surface of Lake Michigan. This lighthouse has been a guiding light on Lake Michigan since 1931. It is one of the few lighthouses that still uses its original fresnel lens. Kewaunee, WI
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The Kewaunee Lighthouse shines its beacon under the blue sky and open waters of Lake Michigan.
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The blue water and sky contrast with warm sun glow reflected on the light tower of the Kewaunee lighthouse. Kewaunee, WI
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The blue water and sky contrast with warm sun glow reflected on the light tower of the Kewaunee lighthouse. Kewaunee, WI
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The blue water and sky contrast with warm sun glow reflected on the light tower of the Kewaunee lighthouse. Kewaunee, WI
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The Algoma Light watches over the peaceful Lake Michigan waters. Algoma, WI
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The Algoma Light watches over the peaceful Lake Michigan waters. Algoma, WI
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The Algoma Light watches over the peaceful Lake Michigan waters. Algoma, WI
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Sturgeon Bay Pierhead Light. Sturgeon Bay, WI
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Sturgeon Bay Light. Sturgeon Bay, WI
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Sturgeon Bay Pierhead Light. Sturgeon Bay, WI
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Overcast skies serve as a backdrop for Milwaukee Pierhead and breakwater Light. Milwaukee, WI
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Racine Channel entrance marker. Racine, WI
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The Racine Light keeps an eye over the channel leading up to the marina. Racine, WI
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Ice flows stand where once the lake met the beach. Kenosha, WI
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Ice flows stand where once the lake met the beach. Kenosha, WI
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Ice flows stand where once the lake met the beach. Kenosha, WI
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As winter releases its stronghold, waves once can be seen by the Kenosha Pierhead Light. Kenosha, WI
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Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Peninsula State Park, WI
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An old fishing pier in Moonlight Bay welcomes the rising sun on an early autumn day. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Sunrise over Moonlight Bay. Baileys Harbor, WI
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The Cana Island Light glows at night. Light tower was illuminated using a small flashlight. Cana Island, WI
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The Wind Point Lighthouse, considered by many the most beautiful lighthouse on Lake Michigan, is painted with the last light of the day. Behind it, the full moon rises. Racine, WI
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Wind Point Moonrise
The Wind Point Lighthouse, considered by many the most beautiful lighthouse on Lake Michigan, is painted with the last light of the day. Behind it, the full moon rises. Racine, WI
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Two Rivers Light
Two Rivers Light at night. This small light was originally located on the Lake Michigan Pier at the entrance of the Two Rivers channel. The light was decomissioned in 1969 and moved to the Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum. Two Rivers, WI
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Two Rivers Light
Two Rivers Light at night. This small light was originally located on the Lake Michigan Pier at the entrance of the Two Rivers channel. The light was decomissioned in 1969 and moved to the Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum. Two Rivers, WI
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The Manitowok light glows after the sun sets. Manitowok, WI
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The Manitowok Light, in service since 1918, shines brightly after the sun sets. Manitowok, WI
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The Manitowok light glows after the sun sets. Manitowok, WI
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The Manitowok light glows after the sun sets. Manitowok, WI
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As the sun sets, the sky over Lake Michigan lights up. Manitowoc, WI
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A fisherman enjoys the last few hours of the day by the Manitowok Lighthouse. Manitowok, WI
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The pier and rocks by the Manitowoc LIghthouse glow in warm afternoon light. Manitowoc, WI
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The pier and rocks by the Manitowoc LIghthouse glow in warm afternoon light. Manitowoc, WI
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A fisherman enjoys the last few hours of the day by the Manitowok Lighthouse. Manitowok, WI
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Manitowoc Marina
Boats, bathed in sunset light, reflect on the still waters of the Manitowoc Marina. Manitowoc, WI
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Arches at the Port Washing Light frame the Lake Michigan view. Port Washington, WI
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A family relaxes in the evening under the Port Washington Light. Port Washington, WI
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