Scenic Michigan

10/13/2026

We are seeking new members for our Board of Directors!

Ideally, candidates have experience in fundraising, membership, or non-profit work. However, this is not required. What is most important is the desire to help contribute to our mission and to help protect the resources in Michigan that we all love and appreciate.

If you are interested please e-mail our Executive Director at [email protected] to learn more!

10/05/2026

Our silent auction ends in 12 hours!

As our biggest fundraising project of the year this is an incredibly exciting time to get the word out about some amazing experiences statewide while helping support our non-profit.

Take a look and bid before 10 pm tonight!

Silent auction 'Discover Michigan - Scenic Michigan Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/29/2026

There is less than one week left in the auction and we still have 5 items with no bids! Take this amazing opportunity to get some amazing memberships, gift cards, and more!

Silent auction 'Discover Michigan - Scenic Michigan Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/22/2026

Our silent auction will be running for 2 more weeks and we've just added another amazing item!

A huge thank you to the Henry Ford for donating an annual membership for entry to their historic Greenfield Village and Ford Museum of American Innovation.

This is just one of the many amazing items we have from w**e tastings, hotel gift cards, and much, much more!

Remember, all proceeds go directly to our mission of helping communities at no cost, publishing our Sign Guidebook, and advocating for Michigan's scenic resources.

Silent auction 'Discover Michigan - Scenic Michigan Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/21/2026

We have two weeks left in our silent auction and plenty of amazing items that still don't have bids!

Take a look at some amazing hotel gift cards and a private w**e tour and tasting at Mari Vineyards!

Silent auction 'Discover Michigan - Scenic Michigan Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/12/2026

We are thrilled to launch our 3rd annual Discover Michigan Silent Auction! In just 12 short hours you can go view and bid on some of our amazing auction items, experiences, or gift cards to some of the most fantastic places or businesses throughout Michigan!

This auction is meaningful to us because our goal is to help showcase Michigan from top to bottom and we like to use the auction items to encourage people to try something new! This year we are fortunate to have auction items from as far north as the Keweenaw Peninsula all the way down to businesses in Metro Detroit!

A highlight of some items are as follows:

A w**e tasting and tour at Mari Vineyards
A $500 gift card to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
A w**e tasting at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Troy
A gift card to the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront
and much, much more!

100% of donations go towards supporting our mission, programming, and running our Photo Contest!

Silent auction 'Discover Michigan - Scenic Michigan Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

08/31/2026

The City of Petoskey is doing their part to help control light pollution in Michigan! This summer it became the first city in the United States to adopt an outdoor lighting ordinance formally recognized under DarkSky International’s Recognized Codes program.

Scenic Michigan would like to formally congratulate the City of Petoskey for their efforts in helping to reduce light pollution with their new ordinance. If your community is looking to follow suit Scenic Michigan provides guidance by hosting a catalogue of lighting ordinances from some of the largest communities in Michigan on our online clearinghouse located at www.scenicmichigan.org.

https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/petoskey-cracks-down-on-light-pollution-in-bid-to-become-dark-sky-city/

Petoskey’s new lighting ordinance requires new buildings and any renovations to meet standards aligned with dark sky zones.

08/26/2026

Did you know that protecting dark skies from light pollution is a key part of Scenic Michigan's Mission Statement?

Michigan is uniquely situated, due to our latitude and the Great Lakes, to see auroras. However, it takes important lighting ordinances and regulations from our communities to be able to fully see them!

Take a look at www.scenicmichigan.org to learn more!

07/14/2026

In 2025 the Scenic Water category dominated our Photo Contest, with over 100 submissions this category was hands down the most popular! Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States, along with beautiful dunes, breathtaking cliffs, and over 120 lighthouses! Our water is one of the most important aspects of “scenic” Michigan since it attracts significant tourism, is a vital environmental support system, and it enhances our dark skies by acting as a natural light buffer.

This year’s winner is from Amanda Bergeron who took a stunning photo during the sunrise in Oscoda. Natural light always helps our water photos stand out, and Amanda was there at the perfect time! Congratulations!

The Promise of a New Day, by Amanda Bergeron (Oscoda)

Runner Up(s):
Blue Ice Cutter, by Patrick Russell (Mackinaw City)
Winter at Stearns Park, by Mary Dereske (Ludington)
Hebard Park near Copper Harbor, by Robert Freeman (Copper Harbor)
Figure in Peace, by Amy VerHaeghe (Les Cheneaux Islands – Cedarville)
Kayakers at Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore, by Daniela Goen (Sleeping Bear Dunes)
Across Eagle Harbor, by Sophie Smit (Eagle Harbor)
Sunset on Cloudy Lake, by Jodi Byers (South Haven)
Middle Island Lighthouse, by Randy Hemstad (Rockport)

07/04/2026