Posted By: Jenifer Selwa
Little Sable Lighthouse - View from the Top!! - 06/27/06 07:26 AM
For the first time in over 50 years, Little Sable Lighthouse on Lake Michigan, near Silver Lake Sand Dunes, is now open for climbing. I fell in love with this lighthouse when I first saw it in 1994 on a camping trip, and it has remained at the top of my list ever since. I was THRILLED to be one of the first to climb her. She opened up on June 3, 2006. I was in New England that weekend, so Matt, the kids, and I went to visit on the following Saturday, June 10.
View of the interior staircase.
A lightkeeper's view, about halfway up.
Ahhh, that GORGEOUS Third Order Fresnel Lens!
Mary was a REAL trooper. She was scared upon the inital climb, so I carried her (and my camera!) about 1/2 way up, and then she braved it the rest of the way. She got really excited to see the lens and was all gung-ho to climb the service ladder to see it!
The housing and lens support, taken from the outer deck looking in.
The view looking north...
And the view looking south.
View of the interior staircase.
A lightkeeper's view, about halfway up.
Ahhh, that GORGEOUS Third Order Fresnel Lens!
Mary was a REAL trooper. She was scared upon the inital climb, so I carried her (and my camera!) about 1/2 way up, and then she braved it the rest of the way. She got really excited to see the lens and was all gung-ho to climb the service ladder to see it!
The housing and lens support, taken from the outer deck looking in.
The view looking north...
And the view looking south.