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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 11, 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.

Grassy Island Lighthouse Range Green Bay

March 10, 2026June 2, 2017 by Nikki

Grassy Island Range Lights lighthouse towers in Green Bay Wisconsin at sunset along the Fox River entrance

The Grassy Island Range Lights in Green Bay, Wisconsin are a scenic shoreline stop where you can watch freighters, enjoy soft sunset light over the water, and sometimes spot bald eagles in winter. Although the lighthouse grounds themselves are closed to the public, the nearby shoreline and Metro boat launch make this an easy place to stop and take in the view.

This is one of those quieter Green Bay spots that feels different depending on the season. Some days it is all about pastel skies and reflections on the water. Other days it is the movement of ships or the chance of seeing eagles gathered over open water in winter.

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.

Sherwood Point Lighthouse Door County

March 9, 2026July 19, 2016 by Nikki

Sherwood Point

Sherwood Point Lighthouse Door County is located in northeast Wisconsin on the western shores of Lake Michigan in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

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.