Middle Island Special Packages:
Have you already experienced a stay at Middle Island? Ready to come back? Enjoy a stay with us anytime - at 10% off the current price rate! Just letting you know how much we appreciate your business!
Enjoy a romantic stay for two at the lodge!
It'll just be the two of you - so take an enchanting stroll along the shoreline, hike one of our private trails, or choose to share a rowboat for two (Free boat rental!). Afterwards, witness the breathtaking sunset, then snuggle up by the fire pit for a fantastic evening (The fire will be
ready to light). Experience the explosion of stars, the light adorned freighters, and the gently lapping waves. Middle Island lies 2 1/2 miles
off the sparsely populated mainland, so basically, you should have the island and the lake all to yourselves... Just stay with us any Monday -
Thursday evening, and we'll give you twenty dollars off your stay!
Want to explore shipwrecks in Lake Huron? There a multitude of shipwrecks to dive - right next door to Middle Island! Dive anywhere from Presque Isle to Thunder Bay Island. The easiest way to explore this northern half of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and
Underwater Preserve is with Capt. Mike. Capt. Mike's vessel, Island Freighter II, has plenty of space to store your gear and offers the
needed stability when donning it. The Island Freighter II is an ideal dive platform with twin 150 Horsepower outboards. So even if the dive
destination was far (which most aren't) it wouldn't take long to get there.
After a long day of diving, what could be better than a relaxing boat tour around Middle Island, and maybe an overnight stay with a bonfire on
the beach? There is even an interesting sinkhole near the lodge you could shore dive.
Capt. Mike has a deal for you!
Bring a group of 4-10 divers and receive 10% off your lodging for diving one day. Receive 20% off your lodging if you dive two days.( Whether
you stay one or two nights) One day of diving consists of at least 2 - 1 tank dives.
2 - 1 tank dives are only $80 per person. Regular price is $100 without any stay.
We can refill your tanks for only $12 each.
May through September, we often schedule a boat tour. Join Captain Mike Theut on the Island Freighter II, and let him take you on a nautical tour of Middle Island and the waters surrounding it. Take great pictures of the Middle Island Lighthouse from the water, then even better
ones on the island itself! If you have a group of four or more people, we will find a date that works for you. If you have less than four people,
watch the website on the bottom of this page for upcoming departure dates for tours. Most tours will depart Saturdays at 10:00 a.m..
Please call Capt. Mike @ (989) 884-2722 a week or more prior to departures to confirm a seat. A deposit of half the total cost will be
required.
Tours cost $35 per adult, $25 17 - 11 yo and $15 per child 10 yo and younger.
Capt. Mike offers a discount of $10 off per adult on scheduled trips with groups of 6 or more adults!
Boat Departure Times:
None at this time
Middle Island Newsletter with "Early Bird Special"
| "Repeat Guest Special": |
| "Couple's Romantic Weekday Special": |
It'll just be the two of you - so take an enchanting stroll along the shoreline, hike one of our private trails, or choose to share a rowboat for
ready to light). Experience the explosion of stars, the light adorned freighters, and the gently lapping waves. Middle Island lies 2 1/2 miles
off the sparsely populated mainland, so basically, you should have the island and the lake all to yourselves... Just stay with us any Monday -
Thursday evening, and we'll give you twenty dollars off your stay!
| "Diver and Lodge Deal": |
Underwater Preserve is with Capt. Mike. Capt. Mike's vessel, Island Freighter II, has plenty of space to store your gear and offers the
needed stability when donning it. The Island Freighter II is an ideal dive platform with twin 150 Horsepower outboards. So even if the dive
destination was far (which most aren't) it wouldn't take long to get there.
After a long day of diving, what could be better than a relaxing boat tour around Middle Island, and maybe an overnight stay with a bonfire on
the beach? There is even an interesting sinkhole near the lodge you could shore dive.
Capt. Mike has a deal for you!
Bring a group of 4-10 divers and receive 10% off your lodging for diving one day. Receive 20% off your lodging if you dive two days.( Whether
you stay one or two nights) One day of diving consists of at least 2 - 1 tank dives.
2 - 1 tank dives are only $80 per person. Regular price is $100 without any stay.
We can refill your tanks for only $12 each.
| Weekend Boat Tours: |
ones on the island itself! If you have a group of four or more people, we will find a date that works for you. If you have less than four people,
watch the website on the bottom of this page for upcoming departure dates for tours. Most tours will depart Saturdays at 10:00 a.m..
Please call Capt. Mike @ (989) 884-2722 a week or more prior to departures to confirm a seat. A deposit of half the total cost will be
required.
Tours cost $35 per adult, $25 17 - 11 yo and $15 per child 10 yo and younger.
Capt. Mike offers a discount of $10 off per adult on scheduled trips with groups of 6 or more adults!
Boat Departure Times:
None at this time
Middle Island Newsletter with "Early Bird Special"
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A BIT OF NEWS FROM THE KEEPERS’ LODGE - 2009
2009 was a different kind of year. I never saw a lake rise almost two feet in a few months (let alone a Great Lake)
and then recede at least one foot in the fall. I guess you could say that it was a cleansing summer with all the rain
we received. So goes the Earth's natural cycles.
Middle Island Light Station did get a bit of a face lift this year and the rain played an important part. During late
July and early August, the area around the keepers' quarters was actually covered with sixty (+) yards of topsoil.
"How did we get such a large amount of topsoil 2 1/2 miles from the mainland?” you ask. Lots of man power! The
topsoil came in the form of some 1,560, forty pound, plastic bags. The bags were ferried to the island aboard
Island Freighter II. Rod Olson, Jack Olson, and Larry Frantz helped for two full days as we made approximately
fifteen trips. We had just enough calm waters to get the black soil moved. Waves, in the form of rollers, were
wrapping around the island as we were finishing our last trips. The water depth in front of the Keepers' Lodge was
shallow where we unloaded, so it is fortunate that the wind was from the South.
Once all the topsoil was over to the island, there was a sigh of relief. The fun, however, was just beginning.
Some workers (four then later five) came from Hancock, Michigan and were arriving at Rockport Harbor to hitch a
ride to the island. They came to help spread the topsoil, plant grass, plant trees and flowers, etc. around Middle
Island's Light Station. The landscaping materials and other supplies took an additional four trips to the island from
Rockport. After five days of continuous labor, there were twenty trees planted, about thirty flowers and shrubs
planted, and a lot of grass seed spread. It was a successful week with no real hitches. The rain held off so that
we could get the job done. Later, we received numerous showers to get all the vegetation growing again. Thank
you, God.
I took a skid loader to the island to extend a rock pier in front of the Keeper's Lodge. We unloaded topsoil on that
pier. Including prep work, mobilization, and demobilization, the whole topsoil project took fourteen days. Many
thanks are given to Rod, Jack, and Larry for helping make this project happen.
We had numerous lodge customers "tough it out" and stay the night at the lodge this summer. A group of two
couples were staying the night when we were moving the topsoil to the island. They seemed to like watching the
activity and even helped out a bit. A family from Waterford, MI had proven that the cormorants did not eat all the
fish around the island. They caught at least three good sized small mouth bass by the life saving station. They
took lots of pictures. I think that family had a great time. That was the third time this nice family from Waterford
made it to the island. Don't forget to bring your poles and take advantage of the free boat usage as well. Another
suggestion I would like to add - You could see a lot of interesting underwater landscape if you bring a snorkel,
mask, and fins on your next trip. Wet suit is optional. The sinkhole, the shipwreck Portsmouth and limestone
formations are very cool to look at and are all on the north side of the island. A group of SCUBA divers from the
Grand Rapids area had a terrific weekend on the island this year. They enjoyed four local shipwrecks while
staying two nights. I was pleasantly surprised to see more guests staying two nights (+) this year. It takes more
than just one night to relax and unwind.
I do appreciate repeat customers and want to thank everyone for spreading the word about the uniqueness of
Middle Island. As a token of my appreciation, I would like to give ten percent off the 2010 rates to anyone that has
already stayed at the lodge. In addition, if repeat OR new customers stay two weekend (Friday-Sunday) or
weekday (Monday-Thursday) nights, they can stay an adjoining night free. Please keep weekdays and weekends
separate. If you would like to purchase a certificate for somebody else to stay, the same discounts would apply.
Anytime May - September. Here is the catch and the reason I call this the Early Bird Special. You need to make a
reservation or buy a certificate before May 1st 2010 to receive the free extra night. As always, repeat customers
can stay anytime for 10 percent off. Don't wait too long, for the 2010 season is bound to be a busy one!
Capt. Mike
2009 was a different kind of year. I never saw a lake rise almost two feet in a few months (let alone a Great Lake)
and then recede at least one foot in the fall. I guess you could say that it was a cleansing summer with all the rain
we received. So goes the Earth's natural cycles.
Middle Island Light Station did get a bit of a face lift this year and the rain played an important part. During late
July and early August, the area around the keepers' quarters was actually covered with sixty (+) yards of topsoil.
"How did we get such a large amount of topsoil 2 1/2 miles from the mainland?” you ask. Lots of man power! The
topsoil came in the form of some 1,560, forty pound, plastic bags. The bags were ferried to the island aboard
Island Freighter II. Rod Olson, Jack Olson, and Larry Frantz helped for two full days as we made approximately
fifteen trips. We had just enough calm waters to get the black soil moved. Waves, in the form of rollers, were
wrapping around the island as we were finishing our last trips. The water depth in front of the Keepers' Lodge was
shallow where we unloaded, so it is fortunate that the wind was from the South.
Once all the topsoil was over to the island, there was a sigh of relief. The fun, however, was just beginning.
Some workers (four then later five) came from Hancock, Michigan and were arriving at Rockport Harbor to hitch a
ride to the island. They came to help spread the topsoil, plant grass, plant trees and flowers, etc. around Middle
Island's Light Station. The landscaping materials and other supplies took an additional four trips to the island from
Rockport. After five days of continuous labor, there were twenty trees planted, about thirty flowers and shrubs
planted, and a lot of grass seed spread. It was a successful week with no real hitches. The rain held off so that
we could get the job done. Later, we received numerous showers to get all the vegetation growing again. Thank
you, God.
I took a skid loader to the island to extend a rock pier in front of the Keeper's Lodge. We unloaded topsoil on that
pier. Including prep work, mobilization, and demobilization, the whole topsoil project took fourteen days. Many
thanks are given to Rod, Jack, and Larry for helping make this project happen.
We had numerous lodge customers "tough it out" and stay the night at the lodge this summer. A group of two
couples were staying the night when we were moving the topsoil to the island. They seemed to like watching the
activity and even helped out a bit. A family from Waterford, MI had proven that the cormorants did not eat all the
fish around the island. They caught at least three good sized small mouth bass by the life saving station. They
took lots of pictures. I think that family had a great time. That was the third time this nice family from Waterford
made it to the island. Don't forget to bring your poles and take advantage of the free boat usage as well. Another
suggestion I would like to add - You could see a lot of interesting underwater landscape if you bring a snorkel,
mask, and fins on your next trip. Wet suit is optional. The sinkhole, the shipwreck Portsmouth and limestone
formations are very cool to look at and are all on the north side of the island. A group of SCUBA divers from the
Grand Rapids area had a terrific weekend on the island this year. They enjoyed four local shipwrecks while
staying two nights. I was pleasantly surprised to see more guests staying two nights (+) this year. It takes more
than just one night to relax and unwind.
I do appreciate repeat customers and want to thank everyone for spreading the word about the uniqueness of
Middle Island. As a token of my appreciation, I would like to give ten percent off the 2010 rates to anyone that has
already stayed at the lodge. In addition, if repeat OR new customers stay two weekend (Friday-Sunday) or
weekday (Monday-Thursday) nights, they can stay an adjoining night free. Please keep weekdays and weekends
separate. If you would like to purchase a certificate for somebody else to stay, the same discounts would apply.
Anytime May - September. Here is the catch and the reason I call this the Early Bird Special. You need to make a
reservation or buy a certificate before May 1st 2010 to receive the free extra night. As always, repeat customers
can stay anytime for 10 percent off. Don't wait too long, for the 2010 season is bound to be a busy one!
Capt. Mike