We are super excited for the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Christmas. Saturday from 3-6. Hope to see you there! Enjoy hot cocoa, meet santa, decorate sugar cookies, create take home crafts and enjoy the lighthouse!

The fun has begun at Grand Traverse Lighthouse. We will be here until 6 pm. Hope you decide to join us!

Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed all the activities at the lighthouse!

More photos from yesterday’s Christmas at the Lighthouse. It was a great success again this year. Lots of kids

There is something magical about fresh snow and being the first of the day out at the lighthouse.

Great turnout for the snowshoe hike today and a beautiful day!

Thanks to all who joined us on the snowshoe hike today! Loved it!

More photos from our snowshoe hike this morning.

Hello from blustery Grand Traverse Lighthouse

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum office hours are closed today because of the weather. We will be out to the Lighthouse tomorrow after we get plowed out.

Fun times at our last snowshoe hike of the season. Thanks to all who participated!

I love it out here this time of year! The ice had a blue tinge to it this morning.

Winter returns today.

The Shipwreck of Thunder Bay Program for Thursday night, April 18th at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy has been cancelled by the speaker because of a family emergency. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your understanding.

A huge shout-out to Sharolyn who completed her virtual 5K "Rock the Light" walk in Florida. Congratulations, you rocked it! She writes: "I completed my virtual "Run the Light 5K (plus a little extra) on April 14. I... facebook.com/GTLIGHT/posts/…

A huge shout out to my staff and volunteers who came into work today to help me with the new exhibit and open the lighthouse. Mary ran the admissions desk. Gary worked in the gift shop. Sarah spent time giving our... facebook.com/327178051613/p…

With Sarah Lau and Stephanie Rosinski. We are at the Petoskey Gift Show today. They are spending money. Have found some great new products.

We are at nmc at the Parsons Stulen building with Northport 11th grade getting a tour of the marine technology building. Thanks to Hans and John for all the information. We are learning about ROVs and their... facebook.com/327178051613/p…

A huge shout out to Chris Doyal from the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve for his program on What’s in the Bay for the Northport students at nmc today. You Rock!

We are beyond excited for the exhibit opening this Saturday. Our Capt. Peter Nelson mannequin is dressed to the tee including his earring. A huge shout out to the Leelanau Historical Museum, Empire Historical... facebook.com/327178051613/p…