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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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Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views

July 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Over the past few years we’ve been thrilled to see more and more Michigan lighthouse open up to the public for tours. On a recent…

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Proposed Changes for Au Sable Light Station Would Enhance Visitor Experience at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Proposed Changes for Au Sable Light Station Would Enhance Visitor Experience at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

December 21, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

There have been a few interesting developments for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore this month, with the National Park Service announcing it is looking for feedback…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alpena County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alpena County Lighthouses

March 29, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Lake Huron shoreline of Michigan is well-known for its lighthouses, shipwrecks, beautiful beaches, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Alpena is the county seat of Alpena…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Muskegon County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Muskegon County Lighthouses

September 14, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

It’s been a little while since we posted a lighthouse county guide and map, but today we return with part nine of what will eventually…

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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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Photo Gallery Friday: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Tour, Port Huron

Photo Gallery Friday: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Tour, Port Huron

November 2, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour

November 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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