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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy this month announced a $3 million grant to Mackinac Island Ferry Co., formerly known as Star Line, to replace two 1988 diesel engines with two new electric propulsion motors on a ferry called the Chippewa.
Invasive sea lamprey populations are on the rise, posing a threat to the environment and economy—but scientists have a plan.
Cruise lines are back on the Great Lakes. If you want to go, get ready to pay a lot, and get in line.
From water skiing to fishing, water activities drive Michigan’s economy. A new investment in Michigan’s Great Lakes basin will pay dividends.
Conversations about ghost ships aren’t limited to the Flying Dutchman. The Great Lakes have their fair share of spooky tales, too.
Lake Michigan, the only one of the five Great Lakes entirely within the United States, spans the western coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, providing state residents with fantastic beaches to explore, but there are other fascinating and fun facts about Lake Michigan.
Abby Klomparens, a candidate for Michigan House District 86, shares how she’s bringing her commitment to community and public service to her campaign to be a fresh voice for Greater Holland.
There’s nothing like spending a day on Michigan’s shores.
Remembering one of the most powerful winter storms to hit the Mitten.
Whether you want to brave the cold in a state park or stay in a cozy yurt, here are 10 places to camp in Michigan during the winter.
Shopping doesn’t have to be stressful—especially in Michigan, where there are many locally made treasures waiting to be found across several cities with great local shopping districts.
We’re not called the Great Lakes state for nothing, Ganders. Do you have a bold personality that matches Lake Superior, or are you a little shallow, like Lake Erie? Let’s find out!
We’re not called the Great Lakes state for nothing, Ganders. Do you have a bold personality that matches Lake Superior, or are you a little shallow, like Lake Erie? Let’s find out!
Shopping doesn’t have to be stressful—especially in Michigan, where there are many locally made treasures waiting to be found across several cities with great local shopping districts.
Shopping doesn’t have to be stressful—especially in Michigan, where there are many locally made treasures waiting to be found across several cities with great local shopping districts.
Looking for a new rental in Michigan? Explore our list of eight affordable cities for renters in the Great Lakes State.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
The state’s glacier history and impact from the Great Lakes contribute to ideal conditions for cultivating delicious Michigan wine.
Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.
The Trump administration is stepping into the legal fight over whether Enbridge can continue to operate an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel.
Last year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s Virtual Health Center served more than 10,000 patients across the Great Lakes State. They predict that the number will increase, as hospitals close and attacks on repro care get worse.
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Learn more about the J.W. Westcott II, aka America’s only floating post office, which keeps Great Lakes freighters stocked with everything from mechanical parts to hamburgers.
The market is melting down. The cops are cracking down. And dispensaries in the Great Lakes State are still on track to beat out California to top the global cannabis sales charts.
Planning a visit to the Great Lakes Rodeo—held every Father’s Day weekend in the small town of Gwinn, MI, just outside of Marquette—means you and your family can experience the excitement of a rodeo (honestly, I was blown away) along with the natural wonders, restaurants, and beauty that Michigan’s UP has to offer.
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same.
In a new book, archeologists who study past societies of the Great Lakes and Midwest agree “you are what you eat,” but they say there’s a lot more to it than that.
Water quality experts are using DNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.
State officials from around the Great Lakes explain how Medicaid cuts will impact ‘Ganders—and the state’s economy.
A new ballot initiative could turn the tide for students across the Great Lakes State by holding Michigan’s ultra-wealthy accountable for their fair share of taxes.
