Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Mears Michigan

by Tammy
(Cleveland)

My favorite thing to do during vacation is to be a volunteer lighthouse keeper at my favorite lighthouse on Lake Michigan. It's a great deal. For $25 per year, I get to climb the lighthouse (and the other two lighthouses in the association) as many times as I want.

Plus, I get to spend at least one week climbing it two or three times a day! The best part of this whole vacation deal is that the association pays for my housing for that week.

To sum it all up, I receive a free week's vacation in a nice three-bedroom home. I get two days off to do what I want in an area of Michigan that I love - Silver Lake State Park. I get to watch the sun set on Lake Michigan, and watch the light come on at Little Sable Point Lighthouse each night.

Finally, I get to talk to hundreds of people each week. Some of these people love lighthouses as much as I do, so I get to hear a lot about wonderful experiences others have had and find out about the latest tour schedules.

Did I mention the best part? Discounts on merchandise featuring my favorite lighthouse is one other perk of the job. Life is good being a volunteer lighthouse keeper at Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Mears, Michigan! What a lovely vacation idea!

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