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.

To love the lake means to take care of the lake. With that in mind, we checked in with Lake Erie Foundation president Jim Stouffer to gauge exactly how the lake is doing — and what challenges it’s facing.

As the pandemic destroyed dozens of industries, boaters report a resurgence in those looking to spend time on the water.

Discover ways to celebrate our Great Lake during any season.

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Located just outside of Detroit, The Henry Ford has two top-notch attractions — Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Our Great Lake is home to more than 50 lighthouses! Get the scoop on these fascinating landmarks and create your own tour.

You may have missed late February's display, but you'll have another chance.

From corn mazes and pumpkin patches to apple orchards, distilleries and more, discover the many reasons we’re all about autumn around Lake Erie.

Reps from 20 islands in the Great Lakes Islands Alliance met in October to brainstorm solutions for common challenges of life surrounded by water. 

As we head into February, Lake Erie is essentially ice free. What exactly does that mean?