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Susan Harbourt
5 days ago3 min read
The Mystical Beauty of Sea Smoke Over Lake Superior
Sea Smoke over Lake Superior's Keweenaw Bay from the Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville, Michigan. What is Sea Smoke? If you've ever...
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Susan Harbourt
7 days ago3 min read
Why Winter Sunrises Over Lake Superior Are So Special 🌅✨
There’s something magical about watching the sunrise over Lake Superior in winter. As the sky slowly shifts from deep indigo to fiery...
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Susan Harbourt
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Celebrating National Lighthouse Day!
Portage River Lighthouse celebrates National Lighthouse Day. Book a tour with Keweenaw Boat Tours.
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Susan Harbourt
Feb 27, 20243 min read
Discover the United States Lighthouse Society's (USLHS) Passport Stamp Program: A Warm Invitation from Portage River Lighthouse!
Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville United States Lighthouse Society USLHS Passport Stamp Program
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Susan Harbourt
Nov 4, 20235 min read
Guiding Lights: The Remarkable Fresnel Lenses for Lighthouses
When envisioning a lighthouse, regardless of the shape and size of the structure, it is always crowned by a mesmerizing beam of light...
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Susan Harbourt
Aug 7, 20234 min read
A Guiding Light: A Timeline of the Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville, Michigan
A Timeline of the Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville, Michigan
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Susan Harbourt
Jun 23, 20233 min read
3 Insider Tips on Where to Find Your Dream Lighthouse For Sale
Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light at White City Beach, Mi
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Susan Harbourt
Jun 15, 20233 min read
Privately Owned Lighthouses: Celebrating Heritage Beyond Museums
Historic properties, especially historic maritime properties, carry a sense of wonder and nostalgia, but not all become museums.
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Susan Harbourt
Feb 1, 20235 min read
We Spontaneously Bought a Lighthouse!
The Unexpected Adventures of one Families Journey Restoring a Lighthouse on Great Lake Superior
Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville
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