Ferries Offer Fall Fun In Manistee and Ludington

Hop on the S.S. Badger in Ludington for a fun trip to Milwaukee or brave The Ghost Ship on the S.S. City of Milwaukee docked in Manistee.

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Three Ways to Explore the Ludington State Park

You can't go wrong whether you wander the moss-covered Island Trail, take the short hike to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse or paddle the canoe trail.

Diary: Ceil Heller’s Day 10 Sojourn at the Ludington Lighthouse

Our intrepid lighthouse keeper shares some thoughts as her stay at a classic Lake Michigan lighthouse nears its completion.

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Diary: Ceil Heller’s Day 9 at Ludington Lighthouse

Our temporary lighthouse keeper writes about day 9 of her shore-side stay in a Lake Michigan lighthouse.

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Diary: Ceil Heller, Day 8 as temporary keeper at the Ludington Lighthouse

Follow along as Ceil Heller shares her days staying and working at the Ludington Lighthouse, on Lake Michigan.

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Diary: Ceil Heller’s Memorial Weekend at the Ludington Lighthouse

Follow along at Ceil Heller shares her days as temporary lighthouse keeper at the Ludington Light, on Lake Michigan.

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Diary: Ceil Heller's Stay Draws to a Close

Temporary lighthouse keeper Ceil Heller reaches the end of her assignment at the Ludington Lighthouse on Lake Michigan.

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Diary: Ceil Heller’s fourth day at Ludington Lighthouse

The latest post from Ceil Heller, temporary lighthouse keeper at the Ludington Lighthouse, on Lake Michigan.

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Diary: Ceil Heller’s third day at Ludington Lighthouse

Temporary lighthouse keeper Ceil Heller shares impressions from her third day on the job at the Ludington Lighthouse.

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Diary: Ceil Heller’s second day at the Ludington Lighthouse

Read along as Ceil Heller shares her experiences during a weeklong stint as a keeper of the Ludington Light.

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