Lakeshore Keepers

08/27/2026

🔍 Lighthouse Challenge!
Can you guess which Lakeshore Keepers lighthouse this photo was taken at?
Leave your guess below! We'll reveal the answer tomorrow.

08/26/2026

🎼 TONIGHT 🎼 Concert at Little Sable Point Lighthouse tonight, Aug 26, at 7-8 p.m. with Acoustic Oasis. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy an evening on the beach! **The Tower is open for climbs during the concert - enjoy an evening climb!**

Amidst the famous sand dunes of Silver Lake State Park stands the spectacular Little Sable Point Lighthouse at 115 feet tall.

08/24/2026

🌊✨ Tour & Give Back at Big Sable! ✨🌊 Join Lakeshore Keepers for a special afternoon fundraiser for kids to climb the Big Sable Tower for free all season long in 2027, the lighthouse’s 160th anniversary!

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Beach House at Ludington State Park

⏰ Behind-the-Scenes Lighthouse Tour: 2-4 p.m.
⏰ Fundraiser at the Beach House: 3:30–6 p.m.

Guests will be bused to/from Big Sable Point Lighthouse for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the historic keepers’ quarters and an opportunity to climb the tower. Back at the Beach House, enjoy appetizers while bidding in our silent auction and raffle.

🎟️ Tickets are $100 per person

And there are some incredible auction and raffle items up for grabs, including:
✨ A stay at the Big Sable Suite
🍽️ A reservation at a Ludington restaurant
🏡 A bed & breakfast stay in Ludington
🥃 Be the first to win Big Sable's 160th Anniversary bottle of Bourbon from Iron Fish Distillery. Only 160 bottles in total will be released to the public starting November 20th. This event is your opportunity to be the first to own a bottle. For every 10 raffle tickets sold, one bottle will be added to the raffle (a max of 10) on September 26, increasing your odds to win. Raffle participants must be 21 years of age.

Our goal is to raise $30k.

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon, support lighthouse preservation, and help give kids the chance to climb, explore, and be inspired by Big Sable! ❤️

🎟️ Limited spots available; reserve yours today:

Join Lakeshore Keepers for a special afternoon fundraiser for kids to climb the Big Sable Tower for free all season long in 2027, the lighthouse’s 160th anniversary!

08/23/2026

UPDATE: The Manistee North Pier Light will be closing at 3:30 PM today, August 23.

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Due to high waves and wind, Ludington North Breakwater is closed today, August 23. Thank you for your understanding for the safety of our volunteers and visitors.

You can still enjoy the "end of the pier" today via our webcams: https://lakeshorekeepers.org/webcams/

08/23/2026

Visit the lighthouses today! Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lakeshore Keepers manages and preserves five lighthouses on Lake Mi...

08/22/2026

With strong waves on Lake Michigan, and sustained NW winds throughout the day, the Ludington North Breakwater Light will be closed (8/22).

Thank you for your understanding.

You can take a peek of the wave action too with our lighthouse cameras.
https://lakeshorekeepers.org/webcams/

08/22/2026

Manistee North Pierhead Light will be closing for the season on Sept 20. So, be sure to visit while you still have a chance in 2026! We look forward to welcoming you to this 1927 pierhead light.

Lakeshore Keepers manages the operation and restoration of Manistee North Pierhead Light in Manistee, Michigan.

08/21/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight✨ Lakeshore Keepers' volunteer lighthouse keepers are from various locations, careers, and backgrounds. Read about Kim and her experience here...

As executive director of Westminster’s Wellness Center, Kim Lorentz works in the basement of Westminster Hall, caring for the well-being of Westminster students, faculty and staff. This summer, however, Lorentz found herself 112 feet above the Lake Michigan shoreline, caring for Big Sable Lighthou...

08/20/2026

You can only choose ONE...
🌅 Sunrise at the lighthouse
OR
🌇 Sunset at the lighthouse
Which are you picking? Tell us below!

08/18/2026

Did you know we have a blog? Check it out and dive into lighthouse history and more!

The Manistee North Pierhead Light has long stood at the crossroads of industry, innovation, and survival on Lake Michigan.