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The Two Hearted River Coast Guard Station is a historical site. It is located along the Two Hearted River on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The station is part of the United States Coast Guard’s history. The station was established to provide life-saving services and maritime assistance. The Two Hearted River Coast Guard Station was once responsible for responding to distress calls, and providing assistance and rescue services to mariners and vessels in distress, particularly in the often challenging waters of the Great Lakes. These stations played a critical role in ensuring the safety of sailors… Read More »

Join us at Northern Michigan History as we journey through our 5-part series, delving into the mysteries of the most haunted locales in Northern Michigan. In this, our final installment, we’ve reached the Western Upper Peninsula. Be prepared for eerie tales of inexplicable lights, actresses who never exit the theater, and the unsettling presence of chainsaws within cemeteries. The western edge of the U.P. holds its own unique and chilling stories that should not be taken lightly! Ontonagon County Paulding Lights: Also known as the Dog Meadow Light, this enigmatic phenomenon appears in a vale near Paulding, close to Watersmeet…. Read More »

Join us at Northern Michigan History as we journey through our 5-part series, uncovering the secrets of the most haunted destinations in Northern Michigan. Our fourth installment leads us to the quest for specters in the Central Upper Peninsula. Surprisingly, we didn’t need to venture too far, as the Marquette area and its surroundings offer a multitude of uncanny encounters and strange happenings! Marquette County Old City Orphanage (formerly known as Holy Cross Orphanage): This Catholic orphanage was built in 1915 and was abandoned in the mid-60s after serving as a Catholic orphanage. The orphanage has a long history of… Read More »

Come along with Northern Michigan History in our enthralling 5-part series as we delve into the enigmatic world of the most haunted locales in Northern Michigan. Our third installment guides us to the Eastern Upper Peninsula, where we unravel stories of a mysterious death that may have concealed murder, tales of witches, brave soldiers, and a once-infamous brothel. The Eastern Upper Peninsula certainly has its share of haunting stories to share! Mackinac Island Mission Point Resort: The resort is rumored to have a ghost that comes for an occasional visit. It is believed to be a college student named Harvey… Read More »

Embark on a captivating journey with Northern Michigan History as we embark on our 5-part series, delving into the mysterious world of the most haunted locations in Northern Michigan. Our second installment takes us to the Northeast Lower Peninsula, where you’ll encounter a haunted lighthouse, a ghost town frozen in time, and an entire island that harbors its own spectral inhabitants. Presque Isle Old Presque Isle Lighthouse on Lake Huron: The lighthouse was originally torn down and replaced with a home in 1939 by new owner Francis B Stebbins. In the 50s, he decided to refurbish the tower and operate… Read More »

Come along on a journey through Northern Michigan’s history in our captivating 5-part series, where we delve into the eerie tales of the most haunted locations in the region. Our inaugural installment focuses on the Northwest Lower Peninsula, where an array of ghostly encounters await, from haunted restaurants and theaters to chilling asylums. In northwest Michigan, the spirits of the past are far from scarce. Cadillac Former Escape Bar and Grill: Originally the Northwood Hotel in the 1800s and is rumored to be haunted. There have been reports of a woman in an old-fashioned dress in the ballroom and a… Read More »