Thursday, August 8, 2024

History & Culture in Paradise, Michigan

 

Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Upper Tahquamenon Falls

Immerse yourself in fall colors, blue skies, and cooler temperatures while exploring history and culture in Paradise Michigan.  Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where the Tahquamenon River empties into Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay and the Tahquamenon Scenic Byway meanders along the Hiawatha National Forest and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.  It is an ideal time to capture natural beauty and an opportunity to explore four of the finest historical facilities in Michigan.

 

Crisp Point Lighthouse
Crisp Point Lighthouse

Crisp Point Lighthouse  Open through October 18 in 2024, Crisp Point captures the feeling of solitude along the southern shores of Lake Superior.  Built in 1875, Crisp Point is located 14.5 miles west of Whitefish Point.  There is no direct route between Whitefish and Crisp points.  You'll find additional history  about the U. S. Life Saving Service Stations story and their critical role in the region.


Shipwreck Museum
 

Shipwreck Museum  Open through October (Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM), the Shipwreck Museum is an active research facility, uncovering shipwreck mysteries in Lake Superior.   The museum hosts the rescued bell of the Edmund Fitzgerald (1776) and in depth records of Great Lakes shipwrecks, recoveries,  and the perils of early maritime transport.


Point Iroquois Lighthouse


Point Iroquois Lighthouse  This museum is open through October 13, but exterior walkways are open through October. Located at the mouth of the St. Mary's River,  French explorers are recorded in the area in 1620 while the name references a battle between the Iroquois and the Ojibwa in 1662.  The lighthouse was built in 1855.  Learn details about these stories at this wonderful facility located along the scenic Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway.

 

Shipwreck Museum
Whitefish Point Light Station

Whitefish Point Light Station Open through October (Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM).  Whitefish Point Light Station is a portion of the Shipwreck Museum on Whitefish Point Road, 11 miles north of Paradise.  Still operating as a beacon to ships leaving Lake Superior; Whitefish Point was established in 1849.  The museum includes information about the U. S. Lighthouse Service and U. S. Coast Guard. 


For lodging and food accommodations, go to www.paradisemichigan.org.  This information is brought to you by the Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce.

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