“When World War II came along, the government took her over and turned her into the only aircraft carrier on the Great Lakes, ...

LUDINGTON, MI - History, stunning views and immersive experiences highlight this one-day-only bus tour. Guests will explore both the Big Sable Point Lighthouse and the Port of Ludington Maritime ...

Can human activity help forests in a changing climate? Indigenous fire practices in the Great Lakes region supported forest ecosystems for centuries.

Author Mike Wachter took his audience on a tour of Lake Erie lighthouses during his talk, “Erie Lights & Lighthouse Lore” Tuesday at the main branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Multi ...

From the 17th century fur trade to today's iron ore industry, the Great Lakes has a long and important history of maritime trade.

Introduction: steam navigation on the Great Lakes -- Steam navigation from 1817 to 1860 -- Harnessing steam -- Early years on the lakes -- Opening the frontier -- Birth of an industry -- Regional ...

From summertime beach fun to the famous brewing company, the Great Lakes have made a name for themselves in a variety of ways. However, not everyone pictures its long history in trading and ...

John P. Smol is a Distinguished University Professor at Queen’s University. Sapna Sharma is a professor and York Research ...

A Great Lakes research vessel had goo leaking from its rudder shaft. Scientists later found it contained previously ...