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Discover 7 Incredible Secrets of the Tawas Point Lighthouse – An Inspiring Guide

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by Michael Hardy

Across Saginaw Bay from Michigan’s Thumb sits one of the prettiest lighthouses in Michigan.

The Michigan History Center has produced a video that offers viewers a virtual tour of climbing the lighthouse tower. As each step is made up of the tower, bits of history and fascinating design and functional aspects of the lighthouse are revealed. In the end, there is a little test you can take to on seven of the little aspects of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.

Charity Island Michigan Lighthouse Ruins 1993

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by Michael Hardy

This picture of Charity Island Michigan Ruins was taken in 1993, about the time Standish real estate broker Robert Wiltse and a group of investors bought the island for development.

Live, Explore, and Volunteer As an Assistant Lighthouse keeper In One of Michigan’s Historic Lighthouses

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by Michael Hardy

Volunteer as an Assistant Lighthouse keeper at Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. Applications are being taken for the 2022 season.

Explorer Charters – Lighthouse Viewing & Charity Island Cruises Each Summer

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by Michael Hardy

This summer see Charity Islands Lighthouse and Gravely Shoals
Light or enjoy a Sunset Cruise from Caseville.

Its a different perspective from offshore.

Embark on a mini adventure to see one of the least visited lighthouses and islands on the Great Lakes.

3 Beaming Huron County Lighthouses Guard the Shore

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by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumbs hosts three lighthouses. Each can be visited and explored.

The Lightship Huron Still Lights the Way on the St. Clair River.

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by Michael Hardy

One interesting little site, located in a county park, is the Lightship Huron. Lightships are floating lighthouses that could be anchored on the lakes where it was too deep or impossible to build a lighthouse.

Harbor Beach Lighthouse Restoration Efforts Completed

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by Thumbwind Staff

Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society has announced it has completed the refinishing of the exterior of the lighthouse tower. The year long project was completed by local businesses and residents. Tours restarted June 2021.

The First Woman Lighthouse Keeper in Michigan Ran The Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse

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by Thumbwind Staff

In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.