The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
went to McGulpin Point Lighthouse and walked through the woods to see
the famous McGulpin Rock
June 17, 2013

McGulpin Point Lighthouse, a Historic Site, is located just west of downtown Mackinaw City in Northwest Michigan. There were several interesting charts of the straits of Mackinac in the parking lot, as shown below.

McGulpin light shined for the first time in 1869. The light at McGulpin was in service until it was rendered obsolete by the construction of the Old Mackinac Point Light and fog signal station. By 1906, McGulpin light was decommissioned and sold into private ownership in 1913. Emmet County purchased it in 2008 to enhance recreational opportunities for all. The property includes 330 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline.

Below: A well on the pathway behind McGulpin Lighthouse

Below: Lee Duquette on the path to Lake Michigan - and then he got attacked by an Indian!

Below: Lake Michigan and a stone in the ground with writing on it.

Below: Karen Duquette checked out the temperature of the water in Lake Michigan. The Mackinac Bridge is in the background.

Below: The two RV Gypsies felt the temperature of the water in Lake Michigan.

Below: THE 'BIG ROCK'

Below: Karen Duquette climbed up onto the famous Big Rock. It was not easy.

Below: Notice that the beach is comprised of stones, not shells. The Great Lakes are unsalted and without sharks!

You may visit these three (3) sites in any order you choose.
There are also other multiple viewing options below.

Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinac Bridge and Old Mackinac Lighthouse

Mackinac Island

McGulpin Point Lighthouse (this page)

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