The Harbor Beach Lighthouse sits at the end of a breakwall that separates Lake Huron from the world’s largest man-made freshwater harbor. This sparkplug-style light…
The Straits of Mackinac are home to some of Michigan’s most beautiful and noteworthy lighthouses – Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Round Island Lighthouse, Bois Blanc…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and many still function today. They warn of dangerous shoals and reefs and mark dangerous…
Few Michigan lighthouses are as iconic and easily recognizable as the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, a stunning structure found near the Mackinac…
The Cheboygan Crib Light has been a symbol and source of pride for the city where it lies for decades, appearing on the logo for…
The Round Island Lighthouse is the only structure on an uninhabited island in Lake Huron, yet it is one of Michigan’s most visible and memorable…
There are three islands to the east of St. Ignace in Lake Huron, and while most Michigan travelers are familiar with Mackinac Island it is…
Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…
The shoreline of Michigan’s Thumb is marked by many shallow spots, reefs and shoals. Lake Huron had been treacherous for mariners for many years, and…
With four of the five Great Lakes bordering Michigan, shipping has always been a major industry here. In addition to large freighters, the waters surrounding…