Traverse City to Green Bay

sunset over Lake Michigan Brad Reed

Do you want to travel between Traverse City, Michigan and Green Bay, Wisconsin? Take a short cut across Lake Michigan on the car ferry.

Lighthouses of Northern Michigan

Charlevoix South Pier lighthouse in Charlevoix, Michigan

In Northern Michigan, you’ll find working lighthouses that assist boaters and historic lighthouses that are open to visitors.

White River Light Station

White River Light Station Reidl

Built in 1875, the White River Light Station is located in Whitehall, Michigan, and situated between Lake Michigan and White Lake. 

Point Betsie Lighthouse

Point Betsie Lighthouse by Brad Reed

Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.

Pentwater Pierhead Lights

Visit the Pentwater Pierhead Lights at the Charles Mears State Park in the charming village of Pentwater, Michigan.

McGulpin Point Lighthouse

First lit in 1869, the McGulpin Point Lighthouse was a pivotal navigational tool for ships on Lake Michigan.

Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse

Manistee Lighthouse

The North Pierhead Lighthouse in Manistee was first built in 1869. Then it burned in the Great Fire and a new one was constructed in 1872.

Ludington North Breakwater Light

Ludington North Breakwater Light

Ludington’s North Breakwater Lighthouse is Ludington’s focal point and The Weather Channel ranks it in the top 10 lighthouses in the U.S.