An Instagram tour of the topic 'West Michigan Lighthouses' revealed some photographs of nearby lighthouses that define the reason our area is one of the most beautiful in the country. 

Let's start in Whitehall with this autumnal shot of the White River Lighthouse via lumigraphicsmi.

smilesandsass is a great source for Michigan lighthouse photos, including this one of the Ludington Light in winter.

And this one of the McGulpin Lighthouse overlooking the Straits of Mackinac just west of Mackinaw City.

unsaltedvacations caught this gorgeous winter sunset at the Manistee Pier.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BB5_uMaHcH0/ elatlboy caught this shot of the St. Joseph Lighthouse. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBGZuWzwRQu/jklewis52 shared this view of the Pt. Betsie lighthouse near Frankfort that offered a beauty only those familiar with the Lake Michigan coast would know.

aubrietahope caught this late winter shot of the Frankfort light just a week ago. Gorgeous clouds! And that orange! Her Instagram feed is nothing short of spectacular, so check it out if you get a chance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BCUSrx-Ec5W/haydengoesforawalk took this of the Grand Haven pier lighthouse. He makes the familiar seem new again.

vansyf has photos on his Instagram page from venues the world over, but this quiet evening shot of the Muskegon breakwater light from last fall is among his best. 

We really are blessed to live such a short journey from such beauty. Here's a video of Michigan lighthouses to drive the point home even further.

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