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Five Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive USLHS Grants to Provide Pandemic Relief

Five Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive USLHS Grants to Provide Pandemic Relief

July 12, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Many businesses have struggled during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, and one of the hardest hit tourism locations have been lighthouses. Lighthouses that are open to…

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Michigan's Tallest Lake Huron Lighthouse Celebrates a Big Anniversary in 2020

Michigan’s Tallest Lake Huron Lighthouse Celebrates a Big Anniversary in 2020

February 2, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to five lighthouses that are more than 100 feet tall. Only one of these towers is located on Lake Huron, and in…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Witch's Hat Depot, South Lyon

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Witch’s Hat Depot, South Lyon

January 12, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
History, Landmarks

One of the most recognizable landmarks in South Lyon is the Witch’s Hat Depot, a former Grand Trunk Western railroad depot that now serves as…

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Photo Gallery: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Lighthouses

Photo Gallery: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Lighthouses

November 21, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is well-known for its plentiful lighthouses, with more than 100 still standing today on the shores of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Ontonagon Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Ontonagon Lighthouse Tour

August 30, 2019
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: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour

December 7, 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: Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park

November 23, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

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: Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

Photo Gallery Friday: Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

November 16, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Visitors to Mackinaw City have a unique opportunity to tour a retired U.S. Coast Guard cutter that was in service on the Great Lakes for…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum, Frankenmuth

Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes Museum, Frankenmuth

August 17, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Museums

Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes Museum in Frankenmuth is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, military history, space flight, or Michigan history. Open since…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Huron Lightship Museum, Port Huron

Photo Gallery Friday: Huron Lightship Museum, Port Huron

August 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, 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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