When someone says “lighthouse,” your brain probably conjures images of rocky New England coastlines or foggy Pacific cliffs—not the heartland of Ohio. But there it stands on the shores of Lake Erie, ...

That’s the Marblehead Lighthouse in a nutshell – a gleaming white sentinel on Lake Erie’s shore that somehow remains Ohio’s best maritime treasure hiding in plain sight. Standing tall since 1821, this ...

By Cheryl Thiede Half the adventure of our annual getaway to Grand Marais, Minnesota, is the journey. My mom, sister and I go ...

Twenty-one visual artists from around the United States have been invited to participate in the Great Lakes Invitational Art ...

Wisconsin Maritime Museum has released a limited-edition beer called "Run Silent, Run Sweet" to support the USS Cobia's dry ...

A routine check on a research vessel found a mysterious black sludge, revealing a new microbial species, highlighting the ...

Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan, is set to reopen June 25, 2025. Here's how you can visit the Lake Michigan ...

If you think stunning beaches are reserved for coastal areas only, think again. These gorgeous Great Lakes beaches will give ...

The rolling, rumbling surf of Lake Michigan can be heard at the front door of the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.

From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, ...

In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. That includes the ...

The Port Austin Reef Light Association was recently awarded a $22,000 grant under the America250MI initiative to support its project, “Illuminating History: Enhanced Public Access and Educational ...