Wisconsin Lights - Rawley Point

This is the tallest land-based lighthouse on the
Great Lakes, north of Two Rivers, WI. 5/21/18 dwm photo

This imposing structure is close to Point Beach State Forest, but its on private land so you can't get real close.

There is a nice walk across the dunes to the shore where you can look back at the old keeper's house built in 1874 and the second light which moved north from Chicago.

The light and its spider legs were the Chicago River light station which was closed.  It was shipped then made taller with additional steel.  It turned on in November, 1894.

The history page for Rawley Point indicates the private residence is used as rental property available to military personnel.  I'm on-board with that as a worthwhile use.

The big red sign in the
center warns property
is off-limits. (dwm)

Rawley's Point is nearly the same latitude as its counterpart across the lake where the Big Sable Light is stationed north of Ludington, Michigan.

There is a noticeable pinch on each side of the lake and the shallow depths off shore are a serious maritime hazard.  Both continue to help solve that problem.

While the light was automated in 1980, the light from the beacon was updated in 1987 and can be seen 28 miles off shore.

You will need a daily or season pass for Wisconsin State Parks to see the light and house unless you are on a boat, but it's worth it.