Michigan lighthouses have been shining a light on the Great Lakes for centuries. With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline, lighthouses greatly impact the water community. Michigan is one of the few ...

Every year, thousands of people visit Michigan's lighthouses, climb the towers to peer out over the Great Lakes and learn about history. The lucky ones even get to stay a few nights as volunteer ...

Black and white lighthouse at Big Sable Point with Lake Michigan in the background - Fotogro/Shutterstock Called the Great Lakes State for a reason, Michigan has no shortage of waterfront beauty. It ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Aug. 7 will mark National Lighthouse Day. It’s the perfect time to pay tribute to what have been called “historic beacons” along Michigan’s coastline. Historian and author ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ST. JOSEPH — If someone tells you to take a long walk off a short pier, don't listen. But if someone suggests you take a ...

Standing tall against the sweeping shores of the Great Lakes, Michigan's lighthouses offer more than just a guiding light for sailors past and present — they are storied sentinels of the state's ...

Big Sable Point Lighthouse will reopen to visitors June 25, 2025. The historic lighthouse is in Ludington State Park along the Lake Michigan coast. Construction-related closures at the state park, and ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – In the winter, this iconic black and white lighthouse is complemented by swirls of snow and sand, icicles and Lake Michigan ice shelves. While it’s most popular in the summertime ...

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises are set to begin next week, offering a unique opportunity to explore the lighthouses of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron up close. The ...

Lighthouse enthusiasts now have a chance to live and work at one of Michigan’s most historic towers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the 2026 Tawas Point ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, thousands of people visit Michigan's lighthouses, climb the towers to peer out over the Great Lakes and learn about ...