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.

Great Lakes Water Levels 2025 – Big Drops, Big Impacts Across Michigan

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable

Day of the Soo Locks Disaster — 1909’s Maritime Meltdown at Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Michael Hardy

On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization efforts and highlighting potential economic repercussions from similar incidents today.

Great Lakes Water Levels Signal Trouble Ahead for Michigan-Huron Shorelines

Posted on March 28, 2025April 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Warmer weather and recent precipitation have caused slight increases in Great Lakes water levels, particularly Lakes Michigan-Huron and Erie. However, levels remain below 2024 highs and long-term averages, affecting navigation and Michigan’s economy significantly.

We Reviewed Great Lakes Cruises 2025 – Best Routes, Ships & Prices Revealed!

Posted on March 8, 2025July 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

In 2025, diverse cruise options on the Great Lakes range from budget-friendly heritage trips to luxury excursions. Lines like Victory, Viking, and Ponant offer themed experiences emphasizing history, nature, and culture, appealing to varied traveler preferences.

Lake Huron Shipwrecks: 5 Lost Vessels That Still Haunt the Great Lakes

Posted on February 28, 2025March 29, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The waters near Michigan’s Thumb are home to many shipwrecks, including notable incidents like the Philadelphia and Albany collision. This area, once a vital shipping route, is now an underwater preserve safeguarding maritime history and mysteries of the Great Lakes.

31 Interesting Michigan Indian Place Names of Saginaw Valley and Thumb

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan Indian Place Names are important historical records of the Saginaw Valley and Upper Thumb, we have found this brief sketch about the original names from the Anishinaabeg to several places and rivers and discovered their meaning.

Great Lakes Fish Populations on the Rise – Yellow Perch Remain a Concern

Posted on January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 by Annette Hinshaw

The Michigan DNR’s 2024 fisheries surveys report stable and recovering Great Lakes fish populations, highlighting gains in lake trout and cisco restoration, alongside challenges from invasive species. Data from extensive assessments inform sustainable fisheries management across various lakes.

Michigan Shipwrecks: 6,000 Haunting Discoveries Beneath the Great Lakes

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 by Paul Austin

There are an estimated 6,000 sunken ships across all the Great Lakes with about 1,500 Michigan Shipwrecks located in Michigan waters. With Interactive Map