Black Mug-Raspberry Island

11 oz. black ceramic mug featuring original dye sublimated design.

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Raspberry Island Lighthouse

Built in 1863, Raspberry was the second light put into operation in the Apostle Islands. The lightkeeper’s house, originally built for one family, was modified in 1906 into a triplex to accommodate the lightkeeper and two assist- ants. The light tower is 46 feet high. The original Fresnel lens was removed and is in the Madeline Island Museum. Raspberry’s present automated light marks the west channel of the Apostles. Visitors by way of the island ferry can tour the restored lighthouse and enjoy the beautiful landscaping, which includes color- ful flower gardens. Tour guides are attired in authentic 1920s costume to give a realistic glimpse of life at the lighthouse in years gone by. Nature lovers can take the half mile hike to the scenic sand point at the southeast end of the island.