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.

Representatives from the Great Lakes Island Alliance meet in Ohio next to a ferry boat.

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

Window pane ice on Lake Erie

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

Discover more about one of the most venerable vessels of the Great Lakes.

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.