You know how printed material often publishes a disclaimer that information may have changed so check with the organization to verify details? Yep, that…
The local magazine stated there would be a weekly Farmers Market in Holland, about 25 miles south of me, from 5-8pm. The Muskegon lighthouse gives tours on Mondays, 1-5pm. I decided, therefore, to head up north to explore and then meander southward stopping at the lighthouse on my way to Farmers Market. Whitehall and Montague, separated by a bridge, are cute coastal towns located a little bit north of me.
The lighthouse – really, light TOWER since no house is attached – was quite interesting. There are *102* lighthouses on Lake Michigan to protect boats from the shore. Linking yesterday’s Victorian home tour to my lighthouse visit, rebuilding after the 1871 Chicago fire spurred the rapid expansion of the lumber industry and Hackley’s fortune. Moving lumber from Muskegon to Chicago necessitated safe water travel and the many lighthouses.
Next on today’s itinerary: Holland Farmers Market. Oops! It’s now on Wednesdays rather than Mondays! Pivot to grocery shopping where I bought a Beyond Burger and eggplant to grill for dinner. 🙂
Weathervane in Whitehall
Montague and Whitehall
Addie hanging out while I explore
I was surprised that the gull didn’t move when I took this pic
Muskegon light TOWER
Solar-powered “lantern” – operated remotely now rather than with a keeper. In the 1800s. Muskegon lighthouse had the first female keeper.
My camp, shown behind me, is across the channel from the lighthouse…one must drive all of the way around the channel to get from one to the other.
