ONLY CHOICE
Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse, pronounced Sis-shwa, means "only choice". It was named by the French who found it was the only harbor of refuge in this part of Lake Michigan. I’ve already done a full blog post of the interior/tower… saw this lighthouse for the first time back in 2019, but this was my first time being back here since living in the Upper Peninsula. A special place! ✨
SUNFLOWER FIELDS
Sunflower season! 🌻 One of my favorite August rituals is to take a mini weeknight road-trip over to Rock, Michigan to visit the sunflower field at Fall Farms. So stunning. They only last a few weeks… so it’s similar to tulip season, lilacs in bloom or fall colors popping off, when you hear they’ve hit peak, you run! An easy road-trip, only about an hour from Marquette, it’s well worth the trip.
SNAPSHOTS FROM WHITEFISH POINT
A lovely evening in Paradise – I stayed at the Paradise Lakefront Lodge, walked over to dinner at The Inn, drank blackberry wine and ate wings, got their famous carrot cake to-go. Relaxed on the balcony with a view of Lake Superior, took a drive up to Whitefish Point to snap photos, windows down and music up on the way home, some of my favorite kind of moments. 😍
A little “lux” tucked between Port Huron and Marine City, St. Clair is all about slowing down. I stayed at the St. Clair Inn, a historic riverfront hotel that’s truly a destination in itself, with a pool, restaurant, and cocktail bar. The town is on the quieter side, but the river views and freighter watching are unmatched. Most of my time was spent between the pool and hot tub, the on-site restaurant, and enjoying the cozy room. While you’re in town, don’t miss a frozen chai from T.A.P. Café, a stroll along the world’s largest freshwater boardwalk, and a flight from War Water Brewery.