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

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, ...

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 ...

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

With charming coffee shops, historic mansions, scenic hiking trails, and snowy slopes, Duluth, Minnesota, is a perfect year-round destination.

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.

Though Niagara Falls may be the most iconic, Ontario is home to other stunning cascades that many may not even be aware of.

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.

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.

This is raw, natural Michigan at its finest, where ancient volcanic cliffs meet the world’s largest freshwater lake and create the perfect playground for anyone brave enough to take the leap.

As part of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th birthday, on the first Sunday of each month, we will report on a topic that helped shape the Centreal Florida of today and how we covered that topic. Today we ...