Big Sable Point Lighthouse

 

Nestled among jack pines down a two mile walk along a breathtaking trail stands Big Sable’s noble black and white tower. This historic beacon, first-lit in 1867, is located within Ludington State Park and is operated by SPLKA, a non-profit which proudly manages four lighthouses along Lake Michigan’s shoreline.  SPLKA offers a Volunteer Keepers program which allows its members the opportunity to live and work onsite at Big Sable and to work within their three other lighthouses, May-October. Visitors are welcome to tour the original Big Sable Keeper’s Quarters, now a fully-stocked Gift Shop featuring many local and artisan crafts, to stroll along the sand dunes or climb the 112 foot tower.

 

Vote for your favorite lighthouse to be our Featured Lighthouse of 2014.

$1.00 counts as 1 vote
$5.00 gives you 6 votes
$10.00 casts 15 votes
for your favorite lighthouse to win! Featured Lighthouses will be promoted on our trifolds, Program of Activities and Events, and on our website.

To vote, please mail your $ and the name of your favorite lighthouse to Melanie Kirn, c/o GLLF, 15391 Haverhill, Macomb, Mi 48044
Checks are made payable to: Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival
Deadline to cast your vote is September 30.

Voting will then resume on Thursday at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival in Alpena, MI, and continue thru Sunday at 2pm.
The winner will be announced at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival after 2pm on Sunday.