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10 Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive USLHS and MLAP Grants After 2020 Struggles

10 Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive USLHS and MLAP Grants After 2020 Struggles

April 20, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

2020 was an incredibly rough year for many of Michigan’s historic lighthouses and the preservation groups that operate them. Many of these beacons rely on…

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River Raisin National Battlefield Park Saw Record Crowds in 2020

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Saw Record Crowds in 2020

April 19, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

2020 was a record year for a handful of national parks across the country, and three of the parks that saw record crowds were here…

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The Mason County Sculpture Trail: 20 Works of Art in Ludington and Beyond

The Mason County Sculpture Trail: 20 Works of Art in Ludington and Beyond

April 18, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Ludington is a popular all-seasons destination on Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline, with visitors coming to see the lighthouses, hike the trails, enjoy downtown’s shopping and…

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Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

March 4, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ludington is one of Michigan’ most popular lakeshore destinations, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse is one of its most iconic landmarks. Walking out to…

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Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie - Freighters and Family Fun

Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie – Freighters and Family Fun

March 3, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

There’s no shortage of things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan’s oldest city. One of the main draws here is the Soo Locks, which…

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Second Annual Freighter Frenzy Looking for Most Popular Great Lakes Ship

Second Annual Freighter Frenzy Looking for Most Popular Great Lakes Ship

March 2, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A popular Twitter contest that looks to find the most popular Great Lakes freighter kicks off its second year later this week, and will run…

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Michigan Kayak Trips: Fun on the Flat River (Belding to Fallasburg Park)

Michigan Kayak Trips: Fun on the Flat River (Belding to Fallasburg Park)

March 2, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Kayak Trips

We’ve covered a handful of Michigan kayak trips from last summer, and you may notice that many of them take place on the Flat River….

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March is Women's History Month: 12 Amazing Michigan Women You Should Know About

March is Women’s History Month: 12 Amazing Michigan Women You Should Know About

February 28, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by taking a look at the contributions made by women who chose to push limits, demand…

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A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

2020 was a year of constant change and constant surprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of our national parks saw a decline in…

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2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

For the first time in its history, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than one million visitors during 2020. The large jump in visits is…

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