The Siberian American: Lake Michigan Circle Tour: Hiking to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan

Monday, April 18, 2016

Lake Michigan Circle Tour: Hiking to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan

After one of the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had, Chris and I drove from Grand Haven to Ludington to see another lighthouse, the Big Sable Point Lighthouse. (Side note: I promise we saw more than lighthouses on our road trip. I will be posting about our other adventures soon!)


Before heading to Ludington State Park, we stopped to see Ludington’s North Breakwater Light. Apparently, it’s considered to be one of the most popular lighthouses in West Michigan, though it’s not technically a lighthouse (there is no house attached to it). Honestly, I liked some of the other lighthouses we saw in West Michigan better (like the Holland Harbor Lighthouse and the Grand Haven Lighthouse), but it was still neat to see.


The Big Sable Point Lighthouse is located in Ludington State Park. As we were paying to get in, the park ranger told us the Ludington Beach House had recently gone through a several million-dollar renovation. The minute I heard it had gorgeous views of Lake Michigan, I was in. The weather was absolutely perfect, so Chris and I spent a few minutes relaxing in the beach house before our hike.


The hike itself was easy. It was about two miles each way, but the trail was mostly a paved road covered with sand. It wasn’t a super interesting hike, but we brought Skyler with us, and she made it fun. The best part was when we finally saw the lighthouse in the distance. Set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan, it was stunning to see. Stay tuned for a post all about our time exploring Big Sable Point Lighthouse.


Catch up on our Lake Michigan Circle Tour Road Trip:

21 comments:

  1. But the lighthouses are so pretty! I've loved getting to hear all about your trip and sometimes you just need a light hike!

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  2. Lighthouses are basically my favorite thing in the whole world. :) I haven't had a chance to visit many, but we saw a few when we did a New England road trip a few years back! I need to go through your other Lake Michigan road trip posts! This post alone certainly makes me want to get to that area!

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  3. Wow, it's beautiful! This reminds me of childhood trips to the lighthouses along the North Carolina coast.

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  4. Prayers today.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  5. It's so pretty! Lighthouses are always so fun to see.

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  6. oh I love Ludington! It's not my favorite Lake Michigan beach town (Saugatuck is!), but it's so gorgeous. There are so many cute little sleepy towns in that stretch :)

    Sarah
    The Midwest Darling

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  7. It's so beautiful!! I don't know if I've ever really seen a lighthouse up close!

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  8. Oh wow, the scenery is beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! One of my mom's best friends loves lighthouses and has an entire gallery wall in her house with pictures of lighthouses she's taken throughout her years of traveling.

    It's so cool to see how different beaches look and are throughout the different regions of the country.

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  9. I love your lil trips that you take. I am interested in that cinnamon the most though. Ha, ha! :)

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  10. so............ this place looks beautiful! I want to roam around there with some coffee for hours. I love lighthouses, they are so gorgeous and so very regal. Love!!!

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  11. Beautiful pictures! I've never been to one that you had to hike to I would love that

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  12. This is like my ideal lighthouse because...navy and white stripes! Haha does having an 'ideal lighthouse' even make sense? Probably not, but oh well!!!

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  13. How cool! We don't have any lighthouses around here, so I would love to see some. They are beautiful.

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  14. You guys find the best spots, another gorgeous lighthouse <3
    Green Fashionista

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  15. I love lighthouses - something about them is so amazing!! Such a fun trip! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  16. This is gorgeous. I never really think of Michigan as a vacation destination or site-seeing destination, but it really is! We're so close in Ohio! We should go check it out sometime for sure!

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  17. Ugh, there are so many great things in my back yard that I haven't discovered! You're inspiring me!

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  18. what a pretty lighthouse! finally, one where it doesn't look like crazy winds are going to blow everyone away haha

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  19. So so cool! I haven't been to a lighthouse since I was a kid. Such pretty photos!

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  20. Oh I remember going there when I was younger. We spent every summer near Mears, MI and occasionally made a day trip to Ludington. Were you able to make it to the top?

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