During winter these lighthouses become barely recognizable as spectacular frozen ice formations turn them into incredible sculptural forms.

Gills favorite lighthouse is the 35-foot St. Joseph that was first built in 1844.

The air temperature drops 20 degrees below zero.

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In winter, that path is often very slippery.

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