LOCATION: POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE
Just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Point Betsie Lighthouse offers stunning views of Lake Michigan. If you would like to experience life as a lighthouse keeper, you can even spend the night.
No matter where 2026 takes you in the Great Lakes State – from the snow-covered to a kaleidoscope of fall color – you can experience the beauty of a year in Pure Michigan across you digital devices with the 2026 Pure Michigan Digital Calendar.
No matter where 2026 takes you in the Great Lakes State – from the snow-covered to a kaleidoscope of fall color – you can experience the beauty of a year in Pure Michigan across you digital devices with the 2026 Pure Michigan Digital Calendar.
May 2026
Each of these 12 incredible images that were captured across the Upper and Lower peninsulas is available in two desktop sizes and includes an at-a-glance, monthly calendar, as well as a corresponding background to continue to enjoy Michigan's stunning landscapes on your mobile device.
Slideshow featuring each month of the 2026 Pure Michigan Digital Calendar
May
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June
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LOCATION: PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is among Michigan's most dramatic coastlines. These colorful, sandstone cliffs tower above the beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Superior.
July
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LOCATION: MACKINAC BRIDGE
An iconic symbol located where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet, the Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere and connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas.
August
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LOCATION: BIG SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
The Big Sable Point Lighthouse's iconic black and white tower stands tall on the shore of Lake Michigan in Ludington State Park, surrounded by deep blue waters, sugary sand, beach grass and Jack Pines.
September
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LOCATION: ROUND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
Built in1895 and decommissioned in 1947, the iconic red and white Round Island Lighthouse still greats freighters, ferries and boats as they travel the Straights of Mackinac.
October
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LOCATION: LAKE OF THE CLOUDS
Lake of the Clouds resides in a valley that's lush with the pristine forests of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The vistas of the lake are even more breathtaking when the trees burst into the shades of red, orange and gold of autumn.
November
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LOCATION: SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
With sandy bluffs towering 450 feet above Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes is a must-visit summer destination. But when winter arrives, the landscape takes on a quieter, more serene feeling for a refreshing adventure.
December
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LOCATION: DOWNTOWN DETROIT
There's nothing like getting in the holiday spirit in Michigan's cities. In the heart of Detroit, enjoy twinkling lights and festive celebrations on top of the incredible dining and world-class attractions.
January
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LOCATION: EAGLE HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE
Built in 1871 on Lake Superior, the historic Eagle Harbor Lighthouse resides at the top of the Keweenaw Peninsula – Michigan's most-northern region.
February
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LOCATION: TAHQUAMENON FALLS STATE PARK
Enjoy the dramatic winter landscape that surrounds Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan's largest waterfall, in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
March
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LOCATION: ORE DOCK, MARQUETTE
Marquette's 19th-century Lower Harbor Ore Dock has become a beloved cultural landmark, and even inspired the name of Ore Dock Brewing Co.
April
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LOCATION: DUCK LAKE STATE PARK
Michigan offers incredible stargazing opportunities – and if you're lucky, you might get to experience the northern lights. After the sun sets over Lake Michigan, four dark sky parks and six dark sky preserves are waiting to be explored.
May
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LOCATION: POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE
Just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Point Betsie Lighthouse offers stunning views of Lake Michigan. If you would like to experience life as a lighthouse keeper, you can even spend the night.
June
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LOCATION: PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is among Michigan's most dramatic coastlines. These colorful, sandstone cliffs tower above the beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Superior.
July
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LOCATION: MACKINAC BRIDGE
An iconic symbol located where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet, the Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere and connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas.
August
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LOCATION: BIG SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
The Big Sable Point Lighthouse's iconic black and white tower stands tall on the shore of Lake Michigan in Ludington State Park, surrounded by deep blue waters, sugary sand, beach grass and Jack Pines.
September
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LOCATION: ROUND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
Built in1895 and decommissioned in 1947, the iconic red and white Round Island Lighthouse still greats freighters, ferries and boats as they travel the Straights of Mackinac.
October
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LOCATION: LAKE OF THE CLOUDS
Lake of the Clouds resides in a valley that's lush with the pristine forests of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The vistas of the lake are even more breathtaking when the trees burst into the shades of red, orange and gold of autumn.
November
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LOCATION: SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
With sandy bluffs towering 450 feet above Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes is a must-visit summer destination. But when winter arrives, the landscape takes on a quieter, more serene feeling for a refreshing adventure.
December
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LOCATION: DOWNTOWN DETROIT
There's nothing like getting in the holiday spirit in Michigan's cities. In the heart of Detroit, enjoy twinkling lights and festive celebrations on top of the incredible dining and world-class attractions.
January
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LOCATION: EAGLE HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE
Built in 1871 on Lake Superior, the historic Eagle Harbor Lighthouse resides at the top of the Keweenaw Peninsula – Michigan's most-northern region.
February
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LOCATION: TAHQUAMENON FALLS STATE PARK
Enjoy the dramatic winter landscape that surrounds Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan's largest waterfall, in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
March
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LOCATION: ORE DOCK, MARQUETTE
Marquette's 19th-century Lower Harbor Ore Dock has become a beloved cultural landmark, and even inspired the name of Ore Dock Brewing Co.
April
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LOCATION: DUCK LAKE STATE PARK
Michigan offers incredible stargazing opportunities – and if you're lucky, you might get to experience the northern lights. After the sun sets over Lake Michigan, four dark sky parks and six dark sky preserves are waiting to be explored.
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