lighthouse at sunset in Charlevoix

Lakeside Lights

Enjoy the beauty of Michigan's lakeshore sentinels. Lighthouses offer waypoints to those on water and are landmarks of history for those on land. With 3,200 miles of shoreline, it's no wonder that Michigan claims more lighthouses than any other state in the country.

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Summer in Pure Michigan

With long days of comfortable temperatures and the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan is a summer destination like no other. Pursue your pure with Summer in Pure Michigan.

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