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.

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.

From smoothies to sponge candy, indulge in savory and sweet treats at a variety of destinations along Lake Erie.

Settle into the season with cozy autumn destinations and road trip ideas.

Get a closer look at the robots who are helping to clean up the thousands of pounds material that blight our beaches.

As lighthouses are auctioned off by the U.S. government, private citizens and nonprofit organizations are finding out just what it takes to restore these shining reminders of the Great Lakes’ maritime history. Daryl Jamieson shares his hopes for this iconic Michigan beacon.

These "vampire fish" used to suck the life out of the Great Lakes and, now, are once again on the rise. 

Finding beach glass just takes a bit of patience — and the advice of an experienced collector. 

When Sir Yacht told nearly 5 million people that Lake Erie is "the worst" of the Great Lakes, we had to call him on it. 

From Cleveland to Buffalo, there are dozens of restaurants located right on Lake Erie. Use this guide to click on your corner of Lake Erie — or to plan your next road trip.

Discover a restaurant with both great food and great views.