Gills Rock to Rock Island Tours

Departs from Gills Rock Come experience the magic of Rock Island. Take the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands charter boat The Shoreline from Gills Rock to Rock Island to enjoy a Rock Island history chat in the historic Thordarson Boathouse, then hike the 1.25 miles to the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin, the Pottawatomie Lighthouse. You’ll step back in time to 1910 to envision what life was like for a lighthouse keeper and their family with a guided tour followed by a scenic hike back to the dock.

The Friends of Rock Island (FORI) have partnered with the Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands (FOPPI) along with the Wisconsin DNR to make this tour possible. See the Reservation Website Link for cost and more information for this 5–6-hour tour.

Reservation Link: https://www.plumandpilot.org/passport