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Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Lake Huron

Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Lake Huron

December 12, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the most dangerous places on Lake Huron from the 1840s to the 1960s is Thunder Bay near Alpena, estimated to be home to…

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Cheboygan Lighthouse Ruins, Cheboygan State Park

Cheboygan Lighthouse Ruins, Cheboygan State Park

December 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Trails

Michigan once had more than 200 lighthouses, and roughly 120 of those structures survive today. We recently had the chance to hike to the ruins of…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour

December 7, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Tour, Port Huron

Photo Gallery Friday: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Tour, Port Huron

November 2, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway Fall Color

Photo Gallery Friday: Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway Fall Color

October 19, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Lighthouses

The Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway is one of two National Forest Scenic Byways in Michigan. This 33-mile route starts west of Sault Ste. Marie and follows…

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Haunted Michigan Lighthouses: 13 Spooky Sites

Haunted Michigan Lighthouses: 13 Spooky Sites

October 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Lighthouses were often a lonely place to live and work, and some were isolated from civilization by many miles. Michigan has more lighthouses than any…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Huron Lightship Museum, Port Huron

Photo Gallery Friday: Huron Lightship Museum, Port Huron

August 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Lighthouses

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

July 30, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks and recreation areas, but only one is located in an urban setting. William G. Milliken State…

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Crisp Point Lighthouse Vernors Can Pure Michigan Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouses to Appear on Vernors Cans Again in 2018

July 26, 2018
by Chris Katje
Lighthouses

For the second year, photos of several Michigan lighthouses will be featured on the cans of the legendary Michigan pop Vernors. The 2018 lineup includes…

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South Haven Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

South Haven Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

February 8, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The South Haven Lighthouse (also know as the South Haven Light or the South Haven South Pierhead Light) is an easily recognized, easy to access…

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