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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alcona County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alcona County Lighthouses

January 29, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

This is our sixth edition of the Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map series, and it focuses on Alcona County Lighthouses. Putting together a list of…

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2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

January 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Uncategorized

The Mackinac Bridge has been an iconic Michigan landmark since 1957, connecting the Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula and providing millions of travelers one…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Cheboygan County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Cheboygan County Lighthouses

January 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Cheboygan County is located at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and its northern border runs for more than 30 miles along the shoreline…

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You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge - Best Christmas Present Ever?

You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge – Best Christmas Present Ever?

December 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

In a Facebook post on December 9th, the Michigan Department of Transportation highlighted an amazing opportunity for Michiganders to own a piece of the Mackinac…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Presque Isle County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Presque Isle County Lighthouses

December 6, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Presque Isle County is located in the northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan. One of the least populated counties in the Lower Peninsula (less than 13,000…

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Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

September 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…

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You Can Own Your Own Michigan Island That Comes With a Historic Lighthouse

You Can Own Your Own Michigan Island That Comes With a Historic Lighthouse

September 1, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The dream of owning your own Michigan lighthouse has seemed a bit closer to reality in the past few years, as many offshore beacons have…

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A Cheboygan Lighthouse Tour: Visit Two Historic Lights in Northern Michigan

A Cheboygan Lighthouse Tour: Visit Two Historic Lights in Northern Michigan

July 25, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

In June we had the chance to head up to the Northern Lower Peninsula and visit a few lighthouses we had never been to before…

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One Of The Easiest To Visit Michigan Shipwrecks Is At This Historic Lighthouse

One Of The Easiest To Visit Michigan Shipwrecks Is At This Historic Lighthouse

January 26, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History, Lighthouses

Michigan’s Great Lakes shoreline is known for beautiful beaches, stunning sunrises and sunsets, historic lighthouses, and water perfect for swimming and boating. The Great Lakes…

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St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan's Second Oldest City

St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan’s Second Oldest City

January 24, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1671, St. Ignace trails only Sault Ste. Marie (1668) as Michigan’s oldest city. Marquette, a French fur trader and…

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