As destinations worldwide reopen, travelers are returning to one of the most rewarding experiences: exploring new places. Join us over the coming weeks as we celebrate the return of travel with #WelcomeBacktoTravel. In this installment, take a visual journey through Michigan’s diverse landscapes and coastal beauty.
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Perched at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in Leelanau State Park, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse overlooks where Lake Michigan meets Grand Traverse Bay. Climb the tower for sweeping lake views and scenic photo opportunities. -
Discovered by surveyors in the 1950s, the Saint Ignace Mystery Spot in the Upper Peninsula draws visitors intrigued by optical illusions and strange physical sensations—an entertaining stop for curious travelers.
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Lake Superior, bordering Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is the largest freshwater lake on Earth. Its shoreline offers shipwreck sites, iconic lighthouses, sandy beaches, sandstone cliffs and extensive hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Stretching along the west coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake entirely within the United States. Its shoreline features expansive sand dunes and scenic coastal recreation areas.
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On Lake Michigan, the Outer Lighthouse of St. Joseph North Pier is constructed from round cast-iron plates and connects to an inner lighthouse by a catwalk extending from shore—an iconic maritime landmark worth photographing.
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Known as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest,” Tawas Point State Park sits on a sandy spit that forms Tawas Bay on Lake Huron. The 183-acre park is prized for birdwatching, beaches and classic seaside scenery.
