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Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Hike To An Iconic Lake Michigan Beacon at the Recently Reopened Ludington State Park

Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Hike To An Iconic Lake Michigan Beacon at the Recently Reopened Ludington State Park

August 13, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

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…

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National Lighthouse Day is August 7th: 25 Facts About Michigan Lighthouses

National Lighthouse Day is August 7th: 25 Facts About Michigan Lighthouses

August 2, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

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…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon County

April 15, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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This Michigan Lighthouse Is Celebrating 150 Years in 2025

This Michigan Lighthouse Is Celebrating 150 Years in 2025

February 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Last year three Michigan lighthouses marked their 150th anniversaries. In 2025, another Michigan lighthouse will reach that milestone and there is a special event planned…

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Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

January 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Just like we saw in 2024, this year will be a busy one for the Michigan DNR as it continues to address a backlog of…

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10 Tallest Lighthouses In Michigan: How To Visit

10 Tallest Lighthouses In Michigan: How To Visit

January 8, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and many of them are open today for public visits. Five of those lighthouses have…

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Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2025

Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2025

January 6, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, one national historic park, part of a national scenic trail, one national heritage area, and…

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Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

January 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Mackinac Bridge sees more than four million vehicle crossings each year, and the tolls that are collected from those vehicles help keep the bridge…

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2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

December 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

2024 was another great year for our birdwatching here in Michigan. As we traveled around the state this year we were able to visit more…

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2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

December 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

As 2024 winds down it is time for our annual look back at the new places in Michigan we were able to explore this year….

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