With its blend of natural wonders, maritime history, and small-town charm, Alpena offers visitors the rare opportunity to experience the authentic Michigan that exists beyond the well-worn tourist ...

For Ohioans looking for an escape without crossing state lines, Marblehead offers that “away from it all” feeling while being remarkably accessible – just a short drive from major cities like ...

Glide through American rivers and lakes this autumn on fall foliage cruises that showcase fall’s vibrant colors from the ...

Instead of taking a cruise, I made my first trip to Alaska better by driving around, skipping popular spots, and getting ...

Of all the places in Chicago, the lakefront is among the best. If you don't want to deal with the city, hit the lakefront in ...

This lesser-known Italian Valley gives visitors a chance to explore pristine lakes and world class trails for biking and ...

More than any other historical event, the opening of the Erie Canal, on Oct. 26, 1825, set Chicago on the path to becoming ...

Two centuries after the Erie Canal was opened with a triumphant boat trip from Buffalo to New York City, a brightly painted ...

Dan and Sharon Hendon of Holland have completed the Great Loop, a 6,000-mile boating journey that circumnavigates the eastern ...

Frank is back in the Great Lakes after canoeing to Florida and back.

FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y. — The Great Lakes Cheese company in Franklinville has been fined by the New York Department of Conservation for the August 2025 discharge that resulted in a fish and wildlife ...

Following in the footsteps of Erie's Tom Ridge, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was elected chair of a group of leaders from across the Great Lakes region who collaborate on shared priorities. Shapiro ...