Standing sentinel in the waters near Drummond Island in Chippewa County, Michigan, Pipe Island Light has guided mariners through the St. Mary’s River shipping channels since 1888. This active aid to navigation marks the passage between Drummond Island and Pipe Island, a critical stretch for vessels transiting the Great Lakes. The square white tower remains an operational Coast Guard light, though it is not open to the public and sits on a small island accessible only by boat. Photographers find the best light during summer mornings and autumn sunsets, when the tower contrasts against vivid skies. Nearby, Drummond Island offers hiking, fossil hunting at Maxton Plains, and charming waterfront dining.

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