LAKE MICHIGAN CIRCLE TOUR & LIGHTHOUSE MAP

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – The NEW 2008 guide to the Lake Michigan Circle Tour is now available! This free travel map is your complete source for discovering the lighthouses that dot the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The NEW 2008 Lake Michigan Circle Tour & Lighthouse Map was produced by the West Michigan Tourist Association and includes coverage of all four Lake Michigan shoreline states – Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

This easy to read map will guide you around the 1100-mile Circle Tour route with icons identifying where to see a lighthouse. The map spotlights twenty-two lighthouses and includes a picture of the light, additional structural details, accessibility information, and special features of each selection. The selection of lighthouses will change every year, making this the perfect keepsake for lighthouse enthusiasts.

Additional icons on the map are perfect for trip – planning and include ideas on where to stop to dine, lodge or even play golf. This map is perfect for those who want to travel the complete Lake Michigan Circle Tour, or for those just looking for a day trip.

“This guide is a must for lighthouse buffs and maritime historians,” said Sarah Crapo, Director of Marketing & Special Projects for the West Michigan Tourist Association. “It is the perfect accessory for planning your lighthouse excursion this year!”

Order your free copy today! The 2008 Lake Michigan Circle Tour & Lighthouse Guide is available online at www.wmta.org or by calling 800-442-2084.

Founded in 1917, WMTA is the oldest continually operated regional tourist association in the nation. Representing 41 counties from the Michigan-Indiana state line to Mackinac Island and covering the entire west half of the Lower Peninsula, WMTA is dedicated to proving that “Nobody Knows West Michigan Like We Do!”