great lakes

If you ask a Michigander how many Great Lakes there are, the answer is usually five. Although you may occasionally get a six, but some believe the real number is four.

Sailors still fear Michigan’s Bermuda Triangle, where ships, planes, and people have vanished without a trace on Lake Michigan.

A one-of-a-kind pirate pontoon ship is for sale in St. Johns, Michigan, fully decked out with cabins, masts, and a bar—perfect for cruising the Great Lakes like a true captain.

Like water rocking back and forth in a tub, seiches cause dramatic shifts in Great Lakes shorelines.

Meet the creepiest Great Lakes invaders: sea lampreys and snakeheads. With razor teeth and land-walking skills, they’re scarier than any movie monster.

Pumpkin spice isn’t the only sign of fall in Michigan! Lake Michigan’s waterspout season is here.

Which of Michigan’s Great Lakes is the most snake-infested? One has nearly 12,000 water snakes.

The Great Lakes are running warmer than usual this August, with Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario near record temperatures.

Calling Lake Michigan tautological isn't an insult. They are fascinating place name redundancies.

While a Reddit survey called Marquette's coast "boring," Michigan boasts diverse and captivating Great Lakes coastlines. Here are our picks showcasing the state's incredible lakeside geography.

A new Stormy Kromer cap commemorates the Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew, fifty years after its tragic sinking. $20 from each sale helps fund a Wisconsin Historical Society marker, preserving the ship's memory.

The extreme points of Lake Michigan are unique geographical markers: northernmost in Michigan's U.P., westernmost in Wisconsin, and southernmost in Indiana. The easternmost point is debated, potentially near Mackinaw City.