Michigan

History comes alive in the lakefront cities of Luna Pier and Monroe, home to Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie. Here, you'll find sandy beaches, boating, fishing, bird-watching and a variety of local shops and restaurants ready to welcome you with open arms.

Get the scoop on the best spots to connect with nature in Ohio and Michigan.

Experience exciting adventures in Michigan and New York.

You cast your votes, and here are the results — the best of Lake Erie in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Ontario, Michigan and the Lake Erie Islands.

Blast into the past with a trip to one of these Lake Erie historical sites.

Kick-back and relax in lakefront Michigan town.

Sonar Mapping

The NOAA makes its return to the Great Lakes to capture high-frequency, 3D sonar images and update navigational charts.

Put-in-Bay, Lake Erie Islands

From Toledo to Buffalo and everywhere in between, our Great Lake is filled with destinations to learn more about the region's fascinating history.

Dive into the past with fascinating stories of brutal battles, mysterious shipwrecks and the role the Great Lakes played in shaping the world we live in today.

For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the opening of all things Lake Erie. Here, we highlight a few of the many festivities taking place.

Michigan

Uncover the secrets of Monroe and get the scoop on ways to make the most out of a trip to Rochester.