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 Waugoshance, MI
Description: The Waugoshance Lighthouse Preservation Society is working towards the restoration of the structure.

In 2009, the Waugoshance Lighthouse, deemed excess by the Coast Guard, was offered at no cost to eligible entities, including federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit corporations, and educational organizations under the provisions of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000.


Location: Located roughly two miles northwest of Waughoshance Island, the western most island of Wilderness State Park.
Latitude: 45.78617
Longitude: -85.091

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Travel Instructions: The Waugoshance Lighthouse is best viewed by boat or from the air. As the waters surrounding the light are treacherous only distant views are advisable by boat. Westbound lighthouse cruises offered by Shepler's pass by the lighthouse.

The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard. Tower closed.

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