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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Charlevoix County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Charlevoix County Lighthouses

January 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

It has been some time since we published a Michigan lighthouse county guide! We’ve covered more than 10 Michigan counties with these posts so far…

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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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DeTour Reef Light: Historic Beacon Stands Tall Near Drummond Island

DeTour Reef Light: Historic Beacon Stands Tall Near Drummond Island

October 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We love Michigan lighthouses, and with Travel the Mitten we’ve been fortunate to share our experiences visiting close to 100 of the more than 120…

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Celebrate 150 Years of the St. Helena Island Lighthouse With This Unique Trip

Celebrate 150 Years of the St. Helena Island Lighthouse With This Unique Trip

June 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the Great Lakes’ greatest stories of lighthouse preservation in the St. Helena Island Lighthouse in Lake Michigan. Located on a small island just…

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Another Michigan Lighthouse Is Up For Sale - Do You Want To Own It?

Another Michigan Lighthouse Is Up For Sale – Do You Want To Own It?

May 27, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Here in Michigan we are pretty fascinated with our lighthouses. More than 120 beacons line our Great Lakes shoreline, and while many of them no…

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Michigan Lighthouses You Can Stay At (2023 Update)

Michigan Lighthouses You Can Stay At (2023 Update)

May 4, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, so it should come as little surprise that we also lead the way in the…

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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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Two Upper Peninsula Lighthouses Named As 2023 MLAP Grant Recipients

Two Upper Peninsula Lighthouses Named As 2023 MLAP Grant Recipients

March 27, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

On March 24, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the 2023 recipients of the year’s Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grants….

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Houghton County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Houghton County Lighthouses

March 20, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Houghton County is home to three lighthouses and a plethora of historical sites related to the copper mining industry. We love all the historic buildings…

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Six Mile Point Range Lights - Two Historic Beacons on the North Huron Scenic Byway

Six Mile Point Range Lights – Two Historic Beacons on the North Huron Scenic Byway

January 22, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state with more than 125 still standing today. We have been fortunate to visit many of these…

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