Discover charming lakefront festivals, sprawling vineyards, blueberry farms, and national lakeshores in these little towns that are situated on the Great Lakes.

In 1940, the freighter SS Arlington was towing a barge across Lake Superior when it encountered a powerful storm. As waves and wind intensified, the ship began taking on water and radioed its final ...

MINNEAPOLIS — A few trips in the 1970s to help build the Border Route Trail in the lake country between Minnesota and Canada sent a jolt of excitement through one of its volunteers. Rudi Hargesheimer, ...

Some estimates put the total number of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes as high as 10,000, but Jensen thinks a more conservative number is between 4,000 or 5,000. In Wisconsin, where maritime ...

Michigan Lake Superior lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula, including the historic Whitefish Point, the remote Crisp Point, ...

Panfish are still an option for those fishing inland, and anglers are advised to check the ice before venturing out.

If you want fast reward for your effort, these Michigan trail stops give you dramatic views and memorable scenery without committing to a long hike.

The geography of the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers a palette of natural colors, from the blues of the lakes and sky to the deep ...

What's in a name? A single county contains a city, a lake, an island and a peak all named Ely — but not all were named for the same Ely.

In Traverse City, frozen bays enabled a burst of ice fishing. But climate scientists say a strong freeze is becoming less common as the Great Lakes warm.

From lakefront New York to the shores of Lake Superior, these 10 small US towns offer retirees affordable housing, strong healthcare and a pace of life worth slowing down for.

So yes, the maple-glazed salmon is absolutely worth the drive. But so is everything else about the Angry Trout experience. The location, the atmosphere, the commitment to sustainability, the quality ...