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The Disappearance of Tawas Beach

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

On my recent trip to Tawas Point State Park, I was shocked to see how much the beach has changed. I took this photo of the beach in 2013. This is the main beach at the tip of the point near the lighthouse. It was a beautiful sandy beach with a volleyball net and plenty

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Lost Visitor

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

On our recent stay at Interlochen State Park, we were sitting by the campfire late at night when a friendly dog came up and sat down next to us. We looked around and could not find anyone nearby and wondered where he came from. I told my wife to check his tags and she found

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The Next State Park?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

I often wonder about what will become the next state park. I have always wanted to visit the remote 14 Mile Point Lighthouse located on Lake Superior near Ontanogon. It is privately owned but has been for sale for a long time, about ten years I think. I thought it would be nice if the

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From Ghost Town to State Park

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

Near the entrance of the Port Crescent State Park campground, near the tip of the Thumb, is a round brick structure. It is what remains of a chimney that once reached into the sky in the town of Port Crescent. The town started in 1844 with a trading post and a hotel. It was named

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Stamp and Go Book

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

I visited Bay City State Park this weekend for the Centennial celebration and although they were out of sticker the park did have some Stamp and Go books for $5 each.  They are a nice little book with a photo and a short description of each state park in Michigan. The ranger also stamped my

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The Tower at Burt Lake State Park

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

Burt Lake State Park was started in 1921 with the donation of 83 acres of land by Cheboygan County along the Burt Lake shoreline to the recently formed Michigan State Parks Commission. It was one of the first 25 parks the commission created. Shortly after the donation by the county an additional 40 acres was

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Grand Haven State Park Review

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

Grand Haven state park is one of the most unique campgrounds in Michigan. It’s basically a parking lot on the beach with lines painted on the asphalt.  It’s kind of a love it or hate it park, If you love being on the beach and in Grand Haven you will love it. But if you

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Michigan State Parks for Lighthouse Lovers

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state in the United States. Of the approximately 125 lighthouses still standing in Michigan, a few of them are located in some of Michigan’s State Parks. Here is a list of parks you will want to visit to see the lighthouses that call these parks home. Ludington State

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The Chapel in the Pines

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

Hidden among the pine trees in the heart of Hartwick Pines State Park is little log chapel. It’s a peaceful little sanctuary away from the hustle a bustle of modern day life. It is the perfect place to sit down and reflect on the beauty of nature. Inside the church on the altar is written

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Camping Journal Giveaway

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Mike Sonnenberg

  Thank you to everyone who commented on what their favorite campground in Michigan is. Of all the comments Nancy Oleniczak Sturgul was chosen at random as the winner of the Camp Michigan Camping Journal. Please email me at mike@huronphoto.com with your address and I will send out your journal. If you want to purchase

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