When it comes to Reader’s Choice Polls at 10best.com, one Michigan destination comes up more frequently than others. Mackinac Island has been a finalist in…
The Lakeshore Keepers (formerly known as the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association) have opened four West Michigan lighthouses to the public over the past few…
We’ve been fortunate to visit many of Michigan’s surviving forts over the years (Fort Mackinac, Colonial Michilimackinac, Fort Holmes, Fort Wilkins) and in October we…
Ludington State Park reopened to the public at the tail end of June, after a closure of nearly 10 months for upgrades and renovations. The…
National Lighthouse Day is celebrated on August 7th each year since 1989. The first National Lighthouse Day took place on the 200th anniversary of the…
Mackinaw City is one of Michigan’s most popular destinations, with visitors coming each year to check out the shops, visit the lighthouse, head over to…
Sugarloaf Mountain might just be the most iconic hike in Marquette, and it’s one that almost everyone can handle. A hike of around a mile…
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore covers more than 73,000 acres of beautiful land in the Upper Peninsula, with 42 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. The park…
Mining in the Marquette area dates back to the 1840s, and is responsible for much of the development of Ishpeming and Negaunee. Some mining continues…
Michigan’s state fish hatcheries play a vital role in our Great Lakes and other waters , as they breed and stock fish to help maintain…