We spent two days anchored in Presque Bay and two nights in the docks of Presque State Harbor. It was a bit of a bummer that the restaurant (the blue building) next to the marina was completely destroyed and gone. But hey, we still had a great time! We went to The Portage Store & Deli, and they’re opening a restaurant next to the store soon. I can’t wait to check it out!

Across the bay is Crystal Point. We dingyed over and had a great time relaxing on the rocky shore. It’s a bit tricky to walk on all those stones, especially when the ground isn’t level.

Guess where we are? On an island called Crystal Point! It’s like stepping into a real-life Jurassic Park! 😂 As we strolled along the rocky shore, we spotted an empty shell. Birds flew overhead, seemingly searching for prey. We wondered if the mysterious creature that emerged from the shell could detect our scent, so we decided to leave it alone. The island was buzzing with activity, and the loud noises of the birds made it difficult to hear ourselves! We also spotted some majestic eagles soaring overhead.

The following morning, we awoke to darkened skies as a storm approached. The winds howled angrily, and the rain poured down heavily. Suddenly, the hail began to fall, tossing quarter-sized balls of ice at us.

When things settled down, we decided to head over to the marina. That way, we could explore all the hidden gems that the Presque Isle State Marina had to offer. One of the gems was the store across the street where they sold ice cream. That was our treat after dinner. lol 😂 They had the best Orange Sorbet! My favorite.

Sand between my toes! I absolutely adore that feeling. Yes, I still have my shoes on in this picture, but they did come off! We unfortunately missed capturing a photo of a wonderful family we met. They’re from our area down home, or perhaps I should say they keep their boat at a local marina in Algonac. I want to express my gratitude to Heidi, Mike, Cam, and Chandler for making our day at the beach truly special.

Have you heard of the Old Presque Isle old Lighthouse? It’s one of the oldest lighthouses still standing on the Great Lakes, built way back in 1840 by Jeremiah Moors from Detroit. The harbor light was there until 1871 when the keeper moved to a taller lighthouse a mile north. But guess what? You can still climb the thirty feet tall tower and get a stunning view of the Lake Huron shoreline and Presque Isle Harbor. It’s a must-see if you’re ever in the area!

Have you heard of the old bronze bell from the old Lansing city hall clock tower? It’s a massive 3425 lbs! Can you believe it? It’s 60% heavier than the Liberty bell, which was cast back in 1896. People from all over come just to have a chance to ring it. The sound of the bell can be heard in the marina, it’s incredibly loud when you are standing near it.

As we approached the old lighthouse, we encountered an old, windless wheel. Surrounding the lighthouse, there are various objects for boys and girls to play with.

We scootered to the New Light House. I believe it was a 3 mile ride down a two line road. it was a beautiful day.

The Presque Isle Light Station is a must-visit for history buffs! It’s made up of three historic buildings, and the star of the show is the incredible light tower. Built in 1870, it’s the tallest lighthouse tower you can visit on the Great Lakes. And guess what? There’s even a keeper’s dwelling that’s been beautifully restored and now houses a museum. Oh, and there’s also an old keeper’s house from 1905 that’s still standing. All these buildings are located on a 99-acre township park that’s got everything you need – a playground, a picnic area, a pavilion, and even some nature trails. It’s a great place to spend a day exploring and learning about history. I can’t believe this was our first visit to the new lighthouse. We were attacked by biting flies as we tried to scooter to one of the pavilion’s.

Bryce, a train enthusiast, couldn’t resist checking out this vintage car.

As we strolled along the docks, Bryce spotted an outboard engine on a large Hatteras yacht! When we inquired about it, a man quipped, “Only in Northern Michigan will you find it!” 😂

Well, this concludes our trip to Presque Isle State Harbor. Thank you all for reading our blog. 🌷

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