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Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views

July 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Over the past few years we’ve been thrilled to see more and more Michigan lighthouse open up to the public for tours. On a recent…

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Martin Reef Light, Lake Huron

Martin Reef Light, Lake Huron

June 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

As ships coming down the St. Mary’s River from Lake Superior make the turn at De Tour and head west to the Straits of Mackinac…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Manistee County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Manistee County Lighthouses

May 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Manistee County is home to more than 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and some amazing sand dunes and beaches. Located south of the Sleeping…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Berrien County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Berrien County Lighthouses

May 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We’ve covered 20 Michigan counties so far in our Michigan Lighthouse Guide series, and we still have 15 more to go as we try and…

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Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

March 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Tawas Point Lighthouse was closed last year as much-need repairs were completed thanks to American Rescue Plan funds. Repairs were made to handrails, moisture-damage…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Baraga County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Baraga County Lighthouses

March 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Baraga County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has more than 79 miles of shoreline on Lake Superior but surprisingly is home to just one lighthouse. Once…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Mackinac County covers more than 2,000 square miles of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as well as a trio of islands. St. Ignace and Mackinac Island are…

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Four Michigan Lighthouses Will Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

Four Michigan Lighthouses Will Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

March 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Four of our Michigan lighthouses will celebrate milestone service anniversaries in 2024, with three of them celebrating 150 years and another celebrating 100 years. Three…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Luce County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Luce County Lighthouses

February 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

There’s only one lighthouse in Luce County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but it certainly deserves its own guide due to the adventure involved in reaching…

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The White Shoal Light Will Remain Closed to the Public in 2024

The White Shoal Light Will Remain Closed to the Public in 2024

February 24, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of Michigan’s most iconic lighthouses will not be open to the public in 2024, but plans are still on track for it to be…

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