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Wisconsin

I had never been to Wisconsin, and decided to go. I flew to Milwaukee on Southwest, rented a car, and drove up along Lake Michigan to Door County. I also drove down Lake Michigan to Kenosha. I had a wonderful time exploring beautiful Door County, and saw 25 of Wisconsin's many lighthouses in 4 days! The variety was incredible. To view a larger version of any picture here, just double click the picture.
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First Wisconsin picture: water tower near North Point lighthouse
First Wisconsin picture: water tower near North Point lighthouse		 Within an hour of landing in Milwaukee, I was pulling up to my first lighthouse: beautiful North Point.
Within an hour of landing in Milwaukee, I was pulling up to my first lighthouse: beautiful North Point.		 The front of North Point.
The front of North Point.		 As I was driving to the waterfront to take a cruise, a thunderous thing roared overhead. It turned out to be a B1 bomber!
As I was driving to the waterfront to take a cruise, a thunderous thing roared overhead. It turned out to be a B1 bomber!
A bridge opening for us as we left the Milwaukee Boat Line dock.
A bridge opening for us as we left the Milwaukee Boat Line dock.		 On the cruise I saw kayakers, interesting bridges, the waterfront, and lighthouses.
On the cruise I saw kayakers, interesting bridges, the waterfront, and lighthouses.		 Schooner passing Milwaukee breakwater light
Schooner passing Milwaukee breakwater light		 The pier light from the cruise with part of Milwaukee in the background
The pier light from the cruise with part of Milwaukee in the background
Both lights from the water
Both lights from the water		 The beautiful Discovery Museum
The beautiful Discovery Museum		 Milwaukee Art Museum from the water.
Milwaukee Art Museum from the water.		 There was an airshow the next day, and pilots were practicing wild maneuvers above us.
There was an airshow the next day, and pilots were practicing wild maneuvers above us.
The breakwater light up close. Built in 1926, it was one of the last lights to be built on the Great Lakes.
The breakwater light up close. Built in 1926, it was one of the last lights to be built on the Great Lakes.		 Light with bridge in background
Light with bridge in background		 Paddleboats along the Milwaukee River
Paddleboats along the Milwaukee River		 The ale house from the boat. I can't believe I went to Milwaukee & didn't drink any beer!
The ale house from the boat. I can't believe I went to Milwaukee & didn't drink any beer!
After the cruise I drove north. In Port Washington, I walked out to to the art deco lighthouse on Lake Michigan.
After the cruise I drove north. In Port Washington, I walked out to to the art deco lighthouse on Lake Michigan.		 I'm not a boater, so I don't know what it means, but I found this sign on the lighthouse interesting!
I'm not a boater, so I don't know what it means, but I found this sign on the lighthouse interesting!		 The lowly Point Washington south pier light
The lowly Point Washington south pier light		 Ducks along the pier, with one overachiever in the water
Ducks along the pier, with one overachiever in the water
One of Port Washington's lighthouses is privately owned (and mowed!)
One of Port Washington's lighthouses is privately owned (and mowed!)		 More walking on piers: The homely (and graffiti-defaced) Sheboygan breakwater light. Kids were jumping off the pier.
More walking on piers: The homely (and graffiti-defaced) Sheboygan breakwater light. Kids were jumping off the pier.		 The gulls had taken over at Sheboygan.
The gulls had taken over at Sheboygan.		 When I got to this graffiti (This will pass) I thought of my brother in the hospital...hopefully his/my sadness will pass.
When I got to this graffiti ("This will pass") I thought of my brother in the hospital...hopefully his/my sadness will pass.
Sheboygan
Sheboygan		 I spent my 1st night in Kewaunee at the Harbor Lights Lodge, cheap but decent. Here's the Kewaunee light.
I spent my 1st night in Kewaunee at the Harbor Lights Lodge, cheap but decent. Here's the Kewaunee light.		 Kewaunee lighthouse about 7 PM
Kewaunee lighthouse about 7 PM		 Herons behind the distribution center in Kewaunee near the light
Herons behind the distribution center in Kewaunee near the light
I got up early Saturday and went to photograph the Kewaunee light from a park and little beach near by
I got up early Saturday and went to photograph the Kewaunee light from a park and little beach near by		 A tug in Kewaunee that you could tour
A tug in Kewaunee that you could tour		 A lowly but interesting light: Algoma North Pier Head light
A lowly but interesting light: Algoma North Pier Head light		 I walked out to get as close as I could, scattering a lot of very comfy gulls. Apparently few people walk on the pier.
I walked out to get as close as I could, scattering a lot of very comfy gulls. Apparently few people walk on the pier.
I photographed this yard decoration in Algoma
I photographed this yard decoration in Algoma		 I walked across the bridge in Sturgeon Bay and had to wait when it opened for boats!
I walked across the bridge in Sturgeon Bay and had to wait when it opened for boats!		 Seeing segways on the bridge reminded me of how much fun we had in Prague on segways!
Seeing segways on the bridge reminded me of how much fun we had in Prague on segways!		 The very interesting Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pier Light before it started to rain
The very interesting Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pier Light before it started to rain
It amazed me that such large structures were erected on a small pier or island like this.
It amazed me that such large structures were erected on a small pier or island like this.		 To see these lightouses (this one reminded me of a rocket!), I had to stay on a path through the Coast Guard station.
To see these lightouses (this one reminded me of a rocket!), I had to stay on a path through the Coast Guard station.		 Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal lighthouse
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal lighthouse		 Sherwood Point lighthouse outside Sturgeon Bay. A baby was crying as I took this picture from the No Entry sign.
Sherwood Point lighthouse outside Sturgeon Bay. A baby was crying as I took this picture from the "No Entry" sign.
A nice blue sky helped me photograph pretty Cana Island light, but the heat & humidity that day were worse than DC's!!!
A nice blue sky helped me photograph pretty Cana Island light, but the heat & humidity that day were worse than DC's!!!		 I suffered through a horrible attack of biting flies to visit this lighthouse (Eagle Bluff) in Peninsula SP, Fish Creek
I suffered through a horrible attack of biting flies to visit this lighthouse (Eagle Bluff) in Peninsula SP, Fish Creek		 Observation tower in Peninsula State Park
Observation tower in Peninsula State Park		 From the observation tower. (The Door Co. peninsula has Green Bay to the west and Lake M to the east.)
From the observation tower. (The Door Co. peninsula has Green Bay to the west and Lake M to the east.)
I checked out the Garrison Keillor-ish Lumberjacks In Love play in the park
I checked out the Garrison Keillor-ish "Lumberjacks In Love" play in the park		 An idyllic scene in Ephraim, Wisconsin, where I spent one night
An idyllic scene in Ephraim, Wisconsin, where I spent one night		 Baileys Harbor rear range light looked like an old schoolhouse!
Baileys Harbor rear range light looked like an old schoolhouse!		 The front range one wasn't in great shape!
The front range one wasn't in great shape!
Pathetic Old Baileys Harbor light with its damaged lantern room.
Pathetic Old Baileys Harbor light with its damaged lantern room.		 I took a ferry to Washington Island from Northport. There were cars, people and dogs!
I took a ferry to Washington Island from Northport. There were cars, people and dogs!		 A surprising number of cars were crammed on, and a few people walked on as well.
A surprising number of cars were crammed on, and a few people walked on as well.		 From the ferry, I saw Plum Island light
From the ferry, I saw Plum Island light
And a distant view of Pilot Island light
And a distant view of Pilot Island light		 The Stavkirke, Wash Island, begun in 1991 & patterned after Norwegian medieval churches. There's lot of Scandinavia in Wisc!
The Stavkirke, Wash Island, begun in 1991 & patterned after Norwegian medieval churches. There's lot of Scandinavia in Wisc!		 Stavkirke dragonheads
Stavkirke dragonheads		 Hanging inside is a replica of a Mackinaw schooner
Hanging inside is a replica of a Mackinaw schooner
The church was largely built by volunteers, and it is beautiful inside and out.
The church was largely built by volunteers, and it is beautiful inside and out.		 Another ferry, the little Karfi passenger ferry, took me to Rock Island - rocking and pitching! Glad I don't get seasick!
Another ferry, the little Karfi passenger ferry, took me to Rock Island - rocking and pitching! Glad I don't get seasick!		 Apparently some people didn't want to be bored on carless/entertainment-less Rock Island, way up north!
Apparently some people didn't want to be bored on carless/entertainment-less Rock Island, way up north!		 There is little on Rock Island except a lighthouse and this stunning boathouse built by a very eccentric man.
There is little on Rock Island except a lighthouse and this stunning boathouse built by a very eccentric man.
The owner, who wanted to own an island, was Icelandic. Therefore, the boathouse was built in Icelandic style.
The owner, who wanted to own an island, was Icelandic. Therefore, the boathouse was built in Icelandic style.		 The whole structure was beautiful - almost too beautiful for a boathouse!
The whole structure was beautiful - almost too beautiful for a boathouse!		 From the ferry, I walked to this building to find the 1 1/4 mile path to the light. It was mostly uphill.
From the ferry, I walked to this building to find the 1 1/4 mile path to the light. It was mostly uphill.		 After a bit of walking, I came to this strange wood thing on the hill.
After a bit of walking, I came to this strange wood thing on the hill.
Eureka! Pottawatomie lighthouse, Wisconsin's first U.S. lighthouse (built 1836)
Eureka! Pottawatomie lighthouse, Wisconsin's first U.S. lighthouse (built 1836)		 The 2 guides inside had been on the ferry with me. They were staying a week, and showed me around.
The 2 guides inside had been on the ferry with me. They were staying a week, and showed me around.		 Then it was back on the 2 ferries to get back down south. This is in Manitowoc, Lake Michigan
Then it was back on the 2 ferries to get back down south. This is in Manitowoc, Lake Michigan		 Manitowoc, almost dusk, from near the ferry dock
Manitowoc, almost dusk, from near the ferry dock
On the drive along Lake Michigan north of Manitowoc, I saw a beautiful rainbow
On the drive along Lake Michigan north of Manitowoc, I saw a beautiful rainbow		 The pier lighthouse in Two Rivers has been moved to the fishing village. This is the smallest lighthouse I've ever seen.
The pier lighthouse in Two Rivers has been moved to the fishing village. This is the smallest lighthouse I've ever seen.		 Rawley Point light in Point Beach State Park. I got there at dusk with fading light.
Rawley Point light in Point Beach State Park. I got there at dusk with fading light.		 Wisconsin had lots of great lighthouses, but Rawley Point was my favorite. I went back early the next morning to photograph it.
Wisconsin had lots of great lighthouses, but Rawley Point was my favorite. I went back early the next morning to photograph it.
The Coasties living at Rawley Pt were lucky-huge, beautifully maintained house, right on the beach!
The Coasties living at Rawley Pt were lucky-huge, beautifully maintained house, right on the beach!		 The Wind Point lighthouse in Racine was a beautiful complex, complete with a number of preserved buildings.
The Wind Point lighthouse in Racine was a beautiful complex, complete with a number of preserved buildings.		 The fuel (oil) house at Wind Point.
The fuel (oil) house at Wind Point.		 There were 2 fog houses. This is the new one, I think.
There were 2 fog houses. This is the new one, I think.
The little dinky breakwater light in Racine turned out to be awfully cute!
The little dinky breakwater light in Racine turned out to be awfully cute!		 Racine North Breakwater light with Wind Point way in the background
Racine North Breakwater light with Wind Point way in the background		 Kenosha pier lighthouse turned out to be the teen hangout spot, with kids jumping off the pier.
Kenosha pier lighthouse turned out to be the teen hangout spot, with kids jumping off the pier.		 Tandem jump at Kenosha
Tandem jump at Kenosha
Lining up to jump
Lining up to jump		 Kenosha jumper
Kenosha jumper		 Trolley in Kenosha near the lighthouse
Trolley in Kenosha near the lighthouse		 Door County had tidy farms, fishing, cherries, highways with letters (wonder where highway XX went?) and tons of lighthouses.
Door County had tidy farms, fishing, cherries, highways with letters (wonder where highway XX went?) and tons of lighthouses.
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