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 ...

Called the Great Lakes State for a reason, Michigan has no shortage of waterfront beauty. It is fortunate to boast 3,200 miles of breathtaking shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes, meaning there ...

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 ...

Did you know, you can drive all the way around Lake Michigan? There's over 1,600 miles of shoreline to see, and the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) creates a circle tour that gives route ...

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 ...

More than 15 years and $1.5 million in renovations, visitors can finally go in the lighthouse at the end of the Grand Haven pier.

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 ...

Two Michigan lighthouses, Charlevoix South Pier and Gull Rock, will receive over $100,000 in preservation grants. The Charlevoix Historical Society will use its $60,000 grant to clean and paint 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 ...