Marine City

Third and final stop on my trip in Michigan’s “Thumbcoast” is Marine City! It was wonderful to end my trip with a charming small town. The vibe here is more “Main Street Americana” feel. It’s a quaint, walkable, historic river town… and definitely more artsy, with antique shops, theaters, and great restaurants. I did some shopping on Water Street, enjoyed a wine flight, stayed at a historic B&B, and ate a delicious fish dinner, along with seeing my 111th lighthouse, the Peche Island Rear Range Lighthouse. Read on for details of my day in Marine City!

michiganTieka KnightSeptember 17, 2025east central michiganComment

St. Clair

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.

michiganTieka KnightSeptember 15, 2025east central michiganComment

48 hours in Port Huron

Here’s 48 hours exploring Port Huron in the Blue Water Area of Michigan’s “Thumbcoast”! Be sure to check out the Fort Gratiot lighthouse, eat at a few delicious spots (the fish and chips from Freighters are 10/10), tour the Lightship Huron (a lightship turned into a museum), check out the boardwalk, freighter watch along the St. Clair River, and spend some time learning about the area at the Port Huron Museum. 💙

michiganTieka KnightSeptember 10, 2025east central michiganComment

McCarty's Cove

How in the helly do I not already have a blog post titled McCarty’s Cove? The cove that… I’ve spent the last five years crying and healing at, lol. This was the first stop I made after settling into my Airbnb the first night of moving to Marquette. Speaking of which, my five-year Yoopiversary is coming up… and I’m already sentimental over it. I’m already sentimental anyway, let alone adding on an anniversary of something that’s been one of the most life-changing moves I could have made. I found home. That’s for sure.

outfits, michiganTieka KnightAugust 29, 2025summer, upper peninsulaComment

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.

outfitsTieka KnightAugust 18, 2025summer Comment

Presque Isle Cliffs

The east facing cliffs of Presque Isle. You can access this spot via car when the drive is open, and if you park along the side just beyond where the lookout/boardwalk view is, you’ll find a tiny path, that’ll take you right to this spot. Stunning. Vast views of Lake Superior, the Presque Isle Breakwater Lighthouse, cliffs, and if you head there early enough, a sunrise view.

outfitsTieka KnightJuly 24, 2025summer Comments

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