by Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Executive Director of Manistee County Tourism Authority Snow softens Manistee County in a way no other season can. The pace slows in winter. The soundscape changes. And the shoreline becomes something quietly unforgettable. And it all starts at the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Where Winter Makes an Entrance On a snow day,...

By Mark Hallenbeck, Lakeshore Keepers’ Education Committee Chair Rising at the mouth of the Manistee River, the Manistee North Pierhead Light has long stood at the crossroads of industry, innovation, and survival on Lake Michigan. The heavily forested Manistee area of the 19th Century offered prime opportunities to the booming lumber industry. The Manistee River...

Each summer, Lakeshore Keepers brings our five historic Lake Michigan lighthouses to life with a full calendar of lighthouse events designed to inspire, educate, and connect guests. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning as a long-time supporter, Lakeshore Keepers offers rare access to historic lighthouse towers, meaningful encounters with passionate volunteers, and...