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Manistique Michigan

March 12, 2026April 13, 2023 by Nikki

Exploring Manistique Michigan in Early Spring Manistique, Michigan makes a great Upper Peninsula stop if you enjoy lighthouse views, shoreline walks, small-town discoveries, and a mix of interesting roadside and waterfront scenes. What started as a quick weekend route through the area turned into a chance to slow down and explore the Lake Michigan shoreline, … Read more

Baileys Harbor Birdcage Lighthouse

March 17, 2026February 17, 2019 by Nikki

Birdcage Lighthouse in Baileys Harbor Door County Wisconsin seen across a winter field.

This winter view along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, offers a glimpse of the island where the Baileys Harbor Bird Cage Lighthouse stands. From this stretch of shoreline, you can see the island from a distance and enjoy the icy waters and quiet beauty of Door County in winter.

Longtail Point Lighthouse Green Bay

March 11, 2026August 8, 2016 by Nikki

Longtail Point Lighthouse ruins in Green Bay Wisconsin standing beside marsh grasses and shallow water.

Longtail Point Lighthouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is one of the area’s more unusual historic sites. The remaining stone tower stands on Long Tail Point, a low island north of the mouth of the Fox River, where shallow water, sandy stretches, reeds, and thick summer growth create a landscape that feels part beach stop and part adventure.

Sand Point Lighthouse Escanaba Michigan

March 12, 2026July 27, 2016 by Nikki

Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan

Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan, is a scenic and easy stop along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. Located inside Ludington Park, this historic lighthouse combines waterfront views, local history, and one of the most photogenic landmarks in the Escanaba area.

Plum Island Lighthouse Door County

March 11, 2026March 24, 2013 by Nikki

Plum Island Lighthouse sits in the waters of Lake Michigan off the tip of the Door County Peninsula in northeastern Wisconsin. Because it is offshore and cannot be reached by car, it remains one of the more adventurous lighthouse destinations in Door County.

For many visitors, Plum Island is more of a place to admire from the water than a quick roadside stop. Reaching it takes a little planning, but that extra effort is part of what makes it memorable. Between the lighthouse, historic Coast Guard buildings, shoreline habitat, and wildlife, Plum Island feels wilder and more remote than many of Door County’s better-known landmarks.