Tag: Great Lakes

A group of five freshwater lakes of central North America between the United States and Canada, including Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes connect Midwestern ports with the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Best Places to Visit in Canada Near Detroit & Michigan

Posted on August 11, 2026August 14, 2026 by Paul Austin

The Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia recently overtook the Ambassador Bridge as the busiest point for cross-border trade in North America. This shift…

Best Live Lake Erie Webcams: Detroit & SE Michigan Views

Posted on August 8, 2026August 10, 2026 by Paul Austin

Lake Erie is the shallowest and most volatile of the Great Lakes, where a sudden shift in wind direction can transform a calm morning into a wall of…

Top Ports Visited By The Best Great Lakes Cruises

Posted on July 29, 2026August 9, 2026 by Paul Austin

By the summer of 2026, more than 23,000 passengers are expected to sail through the Great Lakes, marking a 5% increase in maritime traffic. Many of…

Famous Ontario Foods: 15 Canadian Classics in the Ultimate Provincial Guide

Posted on July 29, 2026July 30, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Ontario’s food identity stretches from Toronto sandwich shops and Windsor pizzerias to Thunder Bay bakeries, Niagara vineyards and Great Lakes fishing towns. These 15 dishes show what the province is known for and where each food fits.

What is Minnesota Known For – Foods and Traditions

Posted on July 28, 2026August 9, 2026 by Paul Austin

In the northern reaches of the Great Lakes region, Minnesota claims the title of “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” but the state actually contains 11,842…

Michigan Thumb Tourism: The Ultimate Guide to the Great Lakes’ Undiscovered Coast

Posted on July 27, 2026August 1, 2026 by Paul Austin

What if the most authentic Great Lakes experience isn’t found on the crowded boardwalks of the west coast, but in the quiet, rugged tip of Michigan’s…

Pontiac’s War in Michigan – Detroit Under Siege, a Lacrosse Ruse, and the 1763 Proclamation – Podcast

Posted on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Agatha Quickly

In 1763, Pontiac’s War ignited across Michigan and the Great Lakes. This was no ordinary rebellion — it was a coordinated Indigenous resistance that forced the British Empire to change its policies forever.

History of Charlevoix Michigan – 21 Vintage Photos Show A Working Harbor Transformed To A Resort City On Three Lakes

Posted on July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The History of Charlevoix Michigan is more than a resort story. Pine River’s channel, working docks, steamship arrivals, railroad service, grand hotels and fishing trade turned a small harbor town into one of northern Michigan’s most memorable summer destinations.

9 Rare Postcards of the Pere Marquette Docks Show How Arcadia Served The Great Lakes In the Early 1900s

Posted on June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Arcadia’s Pere Marquette docks once linked steamers, rail lines, lumber yards and furniture shipments. The small Manistee County harbor became a busy transfer point where Great Lakes commerce met village life in the early 1900s, before roads and trucks changed how the town moved goods.

Caseville History – 4 Pioneering Industries That Predate Its Tourist Charm

Posted on June 4, 2026June 20, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Caseville transformed from an industrial hub in the late 1800s, characterized by fishing and lumbering, to a modern tourist destination. Its economy shifted towards tourism, attracting visitors with beaches and events, while its industrial past remains evident in historical sites and buildings.