Author: Mark
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Western Michigan Lights
Today we watch the SS Badger head out across Lake Michigan, discover a huge water powered battery, visit four Michigan lights, and watch the sunset in Holland. 07 September 2025 – Sunday Rose early to get photos of a sailboat and the Badger leaving Ludington Harbor. A wooden yacht heads out past the breakwater light.…
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Gaylord to Ludington Michigan
Today we travel southwest across Michigan’s lower peninsula from Gaylord to Ludington on the shore of Lake Michigan. 06 September 2025 – Saturday 0935 73,911 48°F Leave Gaylord in the rain. 1023 73,946 49°F Kalkaska, MI Cherry Street Market where we stocked up on fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. Left at 1039 1150 74,015 55°F…
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Last Day on Lake Huron
The last day, of three, where we visited harbors and lighthouses along the western shore of Lake Huron. Places to visit around Harrisville is today’s focus. 28 August 2025 – Thursday 0940 73,780 62°F Leave the Alcona Brew Haus Harvest HostWe would definitely stay here again. I’d even stop for lunch or dinner if we…
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Lighthouse to Brewhaus
Day two of three visiting lighthouses and harbors as we travel north along the western shore of Lake Huron. 27 August 2025 – Wednesday Lighthouse County Park, Port Hope, MI Woke early to capture the sunrise over Lake Huron . Clouds treated us to pretty colors, blocked the sun, and then rewarded patience with a…
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Lake Huron Thumb Lights
Today we cross back into the US where we visit three lighthouses along the outside of Michigan’s thumb. 26 August 2025 – Tuesday The cold front that passed dropped the temperature to 50°F when we woke at 0645. It was a refreshing break from the heat we’ve experienced all month. Spoke with the owner who…
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Tall Ship and Giant Catfish
25 August 2025 – Monday 0830 73,302 60°F Leave Stevensville, ON 0900 73,317 63°F Port Colborne, ONParked alongside the Welland Canal. The canal connects Lakes Erie and Ontario, providing a route around Niagara Falls. While traversing the 27 mile canal, ships pass through eight locks to compensate for the 326 feet change in elevation between…
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