Great lakes

Heading east to west from Paradise to Copper Harbor, here are some of the towns you should plan to visit along Michigan’s Lake Superior coast.

There are more than 6000 great lakes shipwrecks in and around Michigan. Learn more and explore these eerie and fascinating structures for yourself!

Michigan boasts numerous hidden gems, including beautiful beaches, scenic drives, and unique locations like Paradise and

Lighthouses, epic views, water stretching for miles—all paired with red, gold and orange leaves—makes the great lakes perfect places to visit in the fall.

Great Lakes, a chain of large and deep freshwater lakes in North America. The 5 Great Lakes - Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario spread a total surface area of 94,250 sq mi (244,106 km2) and are all united by various lakes and rivers, making them the most extensive freshwater system on the planet.

On a peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan, this one county contains 300 miles of shoreline and 10 waterfront towns. You'll find wineries, orchards, boutiques, art galleries, lighthouses and hiking trails. Check out our picks for what to do, where to eat and where to stay in Door County.

Looking for Great Lakes activities for kids? Take an interdisciplinary approach with research, geography, geology, hydrology, and literature!

Pictured Rocks Arch on lake superior in Michigan

We have big plans to do an epic Great Lakes road trip this summer over 6-8 weeks and we are so pumped! Here's more about our plans.

Water is a recurring theme in my list of the most beautiful places in Wisconsin. After all this is a state with a shoreline on two Great Lakes. In the ... Read more