Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington State Park - Ludington, Michigan
Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington State Park - Ludington, Michigan
This was the first station constructed in this area. The Ludington North Breakwater Light in Downtown Ludington guides the vessels through the channel connecting the harbor, Pere Marquiette River and the mighty Lake Michigan.
The funding of $35,000 was appropriated for the lighthouse in 1865 during the presidency of James Buchanan. The 112 ft tower, constructed of Milwaukee cream city brick was erected near the edge of the sandy point. It was first put to work on November 1, 1867. It is said that on that night mariners as far away as 19 miles out on the lake saw the constant white light.
Air Zoo - Portage, Michigan
Air Zoo - Portage, Michigan
The Air Zoo is located in three different locations in Portage, there is the Main Campus, the East Campus and the North Campus. On the Main Campus is the newest building on the Air Zoo grounds. It is the home to a fleet of full-motion flight simulators which are so cool, a 4-D theater and an indoor amusement park with rides. Surrounding this area is the world's largest indoor mural.
The flight simulators will give you a thrill beyond anything you have ever thought of before. Slide in and strap yourself down and get ready for an advanced full-motion flight simulators in the world available to civilians. You can take your simulator (fighter) through barrel rolls and touchdowns on a carrier deck. Think you can do that without crashing?? You can strafe the landscape with your machine guns and launch a missile to take out an enemy tank. You are the one flying so you need to stay sharp, one small error could mean you crash and the simulator will make your flight seem so real you will truly have the experience of a lifetime!
Gerald Ford Museum - Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Both permanent exhibits and a succession of temporary exhibits are on display at the museum for all to see. The museum opened to the public in September of 1981. Unlike other Presidential libraries, the museum component is geographically separate from the library/archives. The Library is in
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Henry Ford Museum - Dearborn, Michigan
Henry Ford Museum - Dearborn, Michigan
This is a museum to top most museums with a single floor facility with 40 ft ceilings which cover 9 acres dedicated to showcasing the finest collection of artifacts that pertain to the everyday life of all of us.
See the huge display of automobiles that have certainly changed the lives of all of our nation. See their world-famous collection and witness the automobiles influence on the American way of life throughout the 20th century. You will be able to see the last care of the Model "T" series. The company then moved on to the production of the Model "A". The 4 cylinder, 22.5hp, 5 passenger touring car is marked with Engine NO 15,000,000. Built in 1927 it is a sight to see.
