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Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

March 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Tawas Point Lighthouse was closed last year as much-need repairs were completed thanks to American Rescue Plan funds. Repairs were made to handrails, moisture-damage…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Iosco County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Iosco County Lighthouses

January 22, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Iosco County is home to 25,000 Michiganders and dates back to the 1840s. It is home to the Au Sable River and a rich history…

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Know Before You Go: Plan Ahead For Summer Construction at These Michigan State Parks

Know Before You Go: Plan Ahead For Summer Construction at These Michigan State Parks

May 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

With an influx of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (2021), many Michigan state parks are set to get some major upgrades in 2023…

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Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

July 24, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

When we visited Tawas Point State Park and the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse earlier in July, I was surprised to see that the lighthouse tower…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

July 19, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays 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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The Best Michigan Birdwatching Locations

The Best Michigan Birdwatching Locations

August 7, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan is home to five national parks, eight national wildlife refuges, and more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline. All of these factors combine…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Tawas Point State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Tawas Point State Park

December 30, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Lighthouses

Located just a few hours’ drive (3.5 hours from Grand Rapids, 1.5 hours from Saginaw, 3 hours from Detroit and 3 hours from Mackinaw City)…

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16 Michigan State Parks You Should Visit in 2016

16 Michigan State Parks You Should Visit in 2016

January 4, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, more than 140 state park campgrounds and 13,500 campsites, and nearly 900 miles of state park…

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