Justine Lofton

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

MEARS, MI – This 115-foot lighthouse nestled among sand dune and evergreen forests on the Lake Michigan shoreline will soon be open for tower climbs. Little Sable Point Lighthouse opens for the 2025 season on Tuesday, May 20, the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association announced. The tall, cylindrical lighthouse is recognizable by its brick-red color. It stands in a “magical world of 70-foot sand dunes and evergreen forests,” according to the association.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI - One of Michigan’s most popular state parks shared three construction photos today, along with the welcome update that the $3.2 million project is on schedule. Ludington State Park’s massive repaving project is on-target for the park to reopen on July 1, said Jim Gallie, park manager. “The work crews are back to work, and man are they putting in a lot of hours and hard work,” park officials said on Facebook.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

CHEBOYGAN, MI – The reopening of the Cheboygan Lock has been delayed a week to complete a $6 million construction project, officials announced. The lock closed early last fall so critical repairs could begin. Reopening has been postponed to Friday, May 23; it was planned for Saturday, May 17. About 3,000 vessels pass through the lock during a typical season, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which manages the lock.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

LUDINGTON, MI – The 72nd season of the historic S.S. Badger kicks off this Friday. Carrying passengers and vehicles, the 410-foot, coal-powered car ferry with shove off at 9 a.m. Friday from its home port of Ludington to make the four-hour journey across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wis. Spectators will gather along the Ludington Harbor Channel to wave and cheer at the ship as it passes.

2 days ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI – This scenic drive in Michigan’s northernmost peninsula offers panoramic views of Lake Superior and surrounding rugged wilderness. Brockway Mountain Drive is now open for the 2025 season. This ancient coastal ridge is more than 700 feet high and offers the sweeping scenery of Lake Superior and surrounding Copper Country forests. There are several pull offs and two overlooks along the nine-mile stretch in the Keweenaw Peninsula’s Eagle Harbor Township.