Kewaunee Wisconsin Lighthouse and Harbor

Kewaunee Wisconsin lighthouse covered in winter ice along the Lake Michigan shoreline

Kewaunee Lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Kewaunee, Wisconsin

The Kewaunee Lighthouse and harbor area make a beautiful stop along the Lake Michigan shoreline in eastern Wisconsin. In winter, this stretch of shoreline is especially interesting for icy harbor views, winter birds, ducks, and the chance to spot bald eagles along the water.

We usually make a couple of trips each winter to Kewaunee to check the ice conditions, look for wildlife, and walk out for a closer view of the lighthouse and harbor. It is one of those places that can look completely different from one visit to the next depending on wind, waves, and temperature.

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