Great Lakes and Michigan Lighthouse History, Photos and Directions

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ultimate Guide to Upper Michigan Lighthouses is now available. Visit the store to purchase online or download a order form you can mail us. Alternatively, check the Retailers List for a store near you.

GET READY FOR SUMMER

If you have ever wanted to know how to reach all 123 Michigan lighthouses, including the four NEW lights built since 1995 that no other book has, and wondered what there was to do for fun in the areas around the light, THEN YOU NEED THESE BOOKS! Get $5-dollars off the Ultimate Guide Package through May. Order your copies now.

U.P. BOOK UP FOR AWARD

Our book The Ultimate Guide To Upper Michigan Lighthouse has been nominated for an award! The Department Of History, Arts, And Libraries has selected our book for consideration as one of 2008 Michigan Notable Books.

2nd ANNUAL

CRAFTERS AT THE LIGHT

Our second annual "Crafetrs at the Lights" will be in June 27 from 10 - 5, and June 28 from 10 - 4. This year we are adding a Flea Market area. If you sell crafts, or know someone that does, they won't want to miss this year's event. There will be plenty of media attention because we are donating booth fees to the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival. By doing this we will get FREE media coverage. It promises to be even bigger and better than 2008. Want an application send an e-mail to huronlights@aol.com.

WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING

Here is what folks are saying about our books.

Terry Pepper

"Anyone planning on experiencing the majesty of Michigan's lighthouses first-hand will be well served by taking these books along to serve as your guide."

"...these books provide a combination of information previously unavailable to the lighthouse aficionado."

Dan and Bev Ainsworth

"We really enjoyed using the scenic routes. Keep up the good work."

Dave Bishop, Ontonagon County Historical Museum

"I met Jerry and Barb in the summer of 2003. I learned they're passionate about lighthouses and what they've discovered. The books will help you find, understand, and appreciate these historic beacons and all they represent."

Yvonne Pollick

"Thank you both for all your hard work publishing these beautiful books packed full of info."

Karen Harshman from Kettering, Ohio

"...your books were a great help on previous Michigan trips!"

If you would like to express you view on our books, send your comments , we just may post them here.

GREAT NEWS! GREAT NEWS!

Our first year has been a growing experience. We have made a ton of new friends at The Huron Lights Gift Shop. We are adding many new products, many of which are Michigan made. We will remain open through Christmas Eve. We now carry a wide selection of gifts for every need you may have. Stop in and see why, we're not just a lighthouse gift shop anymore. Check our web site, www.huronlights.net and be sure to sign-up for our Preferred Customer Club to get special savings and numerous discounts.

Public Auction Saturday July 11, 2009
A public auction will be held on the grounds of the Huron Lights Museum & Gift Shop, located at 7406 US 23 N, Alpena MI 49707, Saturday July 11 from 10:00 am until all items sell. Articles up for auction include; vintage hand tools, vintage fishing gear, copper and brass item, old bottles, wooden soda cases, port holes, freighter ropes, pole insulators, 15' achilles boat, 10hp Johnson motor, 14' alum boat, 14' jon boat, dingy, sail boat, Harbour Lights figurines, a trip to Thunder Bay Island, a trip to Middle Island. While you are there tour the Great Lakes Lighthouse Museum and shop the Huron Lights Gift Shop. Food and drink for sale include hot dogs, hamburgers, pop corn, water, soda, coffee, and don't forget a hand dipped ice cream cone from our new shop. Proceeds of auction go to Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival, Middle Island Lighthouse Keepers Association, and Lighthouse Central, LLC.

New, New, New, Just Added

Another trip just added!!!!!!

The guys from Keweenaw Excursions are bringing the Keweenaw Star down from Houghton to Charlevoix this fall and we are doing a lighthouse and book signing trip with them. The date is September 24, with a rain date of September 25, 2009. Check out these lights, Charlevoix Pier, North Manitou Shoal, South Manitou Island, Beaver Head Lighthouse, St. James Harbor Light, Skillagalee Island Light, White Shoal Light, Gray's Reef Light, and Waugoshance Shoal Light. Go to their web site www.keweenawexcursions.com for more details and how to make reservations.

TRIP 2009

It's back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UPDATE-UPDATE-UPDATE

LAKE MICHIGAN

Here are the details!!!!!

Enjoy two fun filled days on Lake Michigan and visit 9 different lighthouses including Squaw Island and Fox Island where we will get off the boat allowing us great close-up views of these majestic lights. The other lights are the two lights on Beaver Island, Skillagalee, Lansing Shoal, Gray's Reef, White Shoal, and Waugoshance. Oh and by the way, we get within 50-feet of Waugoshance. The dates are August, 22-24th. I book the charter for three days in case we get one day of bad weather. Total cost will be $275.00 per person which is for two days on the charter including lunch both days. Transportation to Beaver Island, hotels and meals on Beaver Island are not included. We must get 14 people signed up by July 1, 2009 or the trip will be canceled, we can take 18 people. There are 6 people booked so far. If you have not yet signed up, payment must be paid in full at the time of reservation. This trip always sells out, so it is first come first seats reserved. Because of no-shows two years in a row, payment must be made in advance, and no refunds after July 4 2009. It isn't fair to those that do show to make up the cost difference. Make checks payable to Bugs Publishing, LLC and send to 7406 US 23 N Alpena MI 49707, or pay by credit card via our store. Sorry, NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. Any questions send me an e-mail at Bugspublishing@aol.com.

TRIP 2009
APOSTLE ISLANDS
Here are the details !!!!!!!!!!!
Interested in visiting all 8 lighthouses of the Apostle Islands? I'm not just talking about taking long distant photos from the water either. We will be going with a charter that will take us by Zodiacs to each island, where we will disembark and spend up to an hour enjoying these lighthouses. I have secured the charter for three different trips on separate dates. One trip is for August 14-16, there are only TWO SEATS LEFT on this trip, the second is August 21-23, and the third is August 27-29, 2009. The August 27-29, 2009 trip is SOLD OUT!! However, that is why I secured two other trips and was able to get MY cost for those trips too. Seating is limited to 6 people for each Zodiac, so seats will go fast. First come first served. Sorry, NO PHONE RESERVATIONS... The trip will be spread out over two days, but the charter has been reserved for three in the event of bad weather. The cost is $275.00 per person for the charter only. Hotels and meals are not included. Payment must be paid in full at the time of the reservation. Send your check made out to Bugs Publishing, LLC to 7406 US 23 N Alpena MI 49707 or buy online through our store.No refunds after July 4, 2009. The charter will be canceled if less than 5 people book each date. Any questions send me an e-mail at Bugspublishing@aol.com.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Teachers, need help with your Michigan History class? Would you like a speaker for your elementary school's Michigan History class, your club, or civic group? Call me at 810-938-3800 or e-mail me at Bugspublishing@aol.com. References available.

SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS
If you have ever looked for an alternative to traditional publishing I can help. Private consulting or workshops are available. Send me an e-mail for additional information.

OUR MISSION

In this site you will find many valuable resources pertaining to the preservation and celebration of America's lighthouses.

It is our goal to educate, inform and enlighten the world to the historical significance and value of these lighthouses. Please take your time and enjoy the site. View the photos, visit the links, buy the books. Most importantly, support the preservation of our lighthouses.