We stopped at another fantastic port along the eastern side of Michigan, Harbor Beach. It was an incredible area. We scootered into town, searching for the IGA. We arrived at the exact location Google had indicated. However, when we looked around, we couldn’t help but laugh. It turned out to be a gas station and a cornfield! I suggested we go inside and check if they had our coffee creamer. Bryce went in and came out with milk and creamer. He explained that it was a regular grocery store, just as big as Kroger. We scootered halfway back when Bryce remembered we had forgotten coffee. Haha!

This is just a tiny glimpse of the stunning bike and walking path that’s waiting to be discovered by us in the Harbor Beach area.

As we scootered along the bike path, we noticed this gravel road was an old Coast Guard building. It’s always saddening to see the deterioration of such places.

Next to the old building lies a cool fishing pier that you can step onto and enjoy the view of the lighthouse and harbor.

Oh my goodness! You won’t believe how many times we spotted the turtle on the rock. I swear he sensed our desire for a photo and kept sliding back into the water.

I was amazed to see the clock was still keeping the correct time.

Bryce couldn’t resist putting his head into the lion’s mouth. The lion laughed and threw water at Bryce, afterward swallowing him whole.

We docked right next to Bob and Lois here at Harbor Beach. They’re such a lovely couple! They’re first-time loopers from Maine. I hope we catch up with them again sometime.

We experienced a few rain showers, the clouds appeared ominous. Perhaps it was indeed a UFO space ship.

The Harbor Beach Community Theatre, a historic gem with stunning architecture, is mostly a digital movie theater, but it also hosts many community uses.

Murals are my jam, and I’m sure you all know that. This is the mural for the library, and it’s absolutely stunning!

“The Dinky,” a 36-ton, 26-foot-long steam locomotive, was fenced in by the Sensient Flavors plant, which produces colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Unlike other locomotives that generate their own steam, “The Dinky” was filled with steam from the factory and operated for two hours before needing to be recharged. It was retired when rail service was discontinued.

The Harbor Beach Lighthouse, built in 1885, began illuminating the lake with its light. Its outer shell is crafted from cast iron, while the inner walls are lined with brick and plaster. What sets this lighthouse apart is its six decks, each featuring rooms. The Lighthouse Preservation Society has dedicated itself to preserving this historic landmark. Through meticulous restoration efforts, the lighthouse is now open to the public for tours on Saturdays throughout the summer. For a fee of $30, visitors can embark on a short boat ride to and from the lighthouse, followed by a comprehensive tour of the lighthouse and a visit to the Grice House Museum. In 2015, the Harbor Beach Lighthouse celebrated its remarkable 130th birthday.

Well, I’m a bit late posting this. We departed from Harbor Beach and spent a night at Lexington Mi Marina. We left Lexington early in the morning and returned home. As always Thank you all for reading and following our journey.