Marine City

Third and final stop on my trip in Michigan’s “Thumbcoast” is Marine City! It was wonderful to end my trip with a charming small town. The vibe here is more “Main Street Americana” feel. It’s a quaint, walkable, historic river town… and definitely more artsy, with antique shops, theaters, and great restaurants. I did some shopping on Water Street, enjoyed a wine flight, stayed at a historic B&B, and ate a delicious fish dinner, along with seeing my 111th lighthouse, the Peche Island Rear Range Lighthouse. Read on for details of my day in Marine City!

michiganTieka KnightSeptember 17, 2025east central michiganComment

St. Clair

A little “lux” tucked between Port Huron and Marine City, St. Clair is all about slowing down. I stayed at the St. Clair Inn, a historic riverfront hotel that’s truly a destination in itself, with a pool, restaurant, and cocktail bar. The town is on the quieter side, but the river views and freighter watching are unmatched. Most of my time was spent between the pool and hot tub, the on-site restaurant, and enjoying the cozy room. While you’re in town, don’t miss a frozen chai from T.A.P. Café, a stroll along the world’s largest freshwater boardwalk, and a flight from War Water Brewery.

michiganTieka KnightSeptember 15, 2025east central michiganComment

48 hours in Port Huron

Here’s 48 hours exploring Port Huron in the Blue Water Area of Michigan’s “Thumbcoast”! Be sure to check out the Fort Gratiot lighthouse, eat at a few delicious spots (the fish and chips from Freighters are 10/10), tour the Lightship Huron (a lightship turned into a museum), check out the boardwalk, freighter watch along the St. Clair River, and spend some time learning about the area at the Port Huron Museum. 💙

michiganTieka KnightSeptember 10, 2025east central michiganComment

McCarty's Cove

How in the helly do I not already have a blog post titled McCarty’s Cove? The cove that… I’ve spent the last five years crying and healing at, lol. This was the first stop I made after settling into my Airbnb the first night of moving to Marquette. Speaking of which, my five-year Yoopiversary is coming up… and I’m already sentimental over it. I’m already sentimental anyway, let alone adding on an anniversary of something that’s been one of the most life-changing moves I could have made. I found home. That’s for sure.

outfits, michiganTieka KnightAugust 29, 2025summer, upper peninsulaComment

The Tulip Fields

Another year in the books at the tulip fields! 🌷 I ventured over to Veldheer Tulip Gardens this year, and timed it out just right. Yes, it makes for a pretty outfit backdrop, but it’s just become so much more meaningful than that. I love tradition, love seasonal activities, and this just checks the box in terms of… filling up my heart and soul cup! But yeah, beautiful as always, magical AF, what a dreamy location.

michigan, outfitsTieka KnightMay 15, 2025west central michigan, springComment

Monet Garden of Muskegon

Spring is blooming in West Michigan! 🌸 I headed over to the Monet Garden, an adorable little pocket park in downtown Muskegon, inspired by France’s famous Giverny gardens. It was transformed from a vacant lot, and has a little replica of the famous Japanese bridge from Giverny, painted in its signature color. An adorable spot to check out the fish pond, sit on a bench or take some photos!

outfits, michiganTieka KnightMay 13, 2025west central michigan, springComment

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