This 112-foot tower was built in 1867 on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. It was the first lighthouse in the area but the site was largely abandoned after the last full-time keeper left in the late 1940s. The light features a distinctive black-and-white exterior, with 130 steps inside to reach the top, where visitors can gaze at the impressive views across both Ludington State Park and the lake.

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