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South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana

South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana From singing sands and historic landmarks to marinas, dining…
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Keeping Family Traditions & Memories Afloat

Kenny Anderson gets down to business along northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes. Story by Dianna…
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Testing on the Green River with Bill Austin, 1958-59.
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Welcome to the Jet Age

How the invention of jet propulsion redefined speed, handling and adventure on the water. Story…
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2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical AbstractBuzzNews
July 13, 2026

2025 U.S. Recreational Marine Spending Totals $54 Billion

U.S. recreational marine retail spending totaled $54 billion in 2025, according to NMMA’s latest 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, with total marine retail expenditures including spending on new and…
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C-MAPBuzzNews
July 13, 2026

C-MAP Improves Coverage for Great Lakes and Coastal North America

Digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping company C-MAP announced coverage improvements for the Americas, with its latest release introducing high-resolution detail across key Great Lakes and coastal destinations. “We’re excited…
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July 13, 2026

Charlevoix, Michigan, Wins #3 Spot in “Best Harbor” Contest!

Charlevoix, Michigan, was named number three in US Harbors’ “Best Harbor” contest, behind top winner Padanaram, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts and Block Island, Rhode Island. It is the Michigan town’s fourth…
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Boat Tests

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July 1, 2026

Boston Whaler 330 Outrage

Boston Whaler 330 Outrage: A step in a new direction
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June 1, 2026

Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition: A sense of being.
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Aquila 45SBoat TestsBoats
May 1, 2026

Aquila 45 Sport

Aquila 45 Sport: Designed for Entertainment.
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Boat Spotlights

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July 1, 2026

Hinckley Picnic Boat 39

Hinckley Picnic Boat 39: Timeless endurance.
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July 1, 2026

Chaparral SSX 8

Chaparral SSX 8: Design meets performance.
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Regal LS36Boat SpotlightBoats
July 1, 2026

Regal LS36

Regal LS36: Sporty bowrider with the right attitude.
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Lakeland Boating Magazine

From in-depth boat tests and features on weekend getaways, to product roundups and stories about colorful Ports of Call, we’ve got the Great Lakes region covered.

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July 1, 2026

Keeping Family Traditions & Memories Afloat

Kenny Anderson gets down to business along northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes. Story by Dianna Stampfler — Featured in the July 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating Growing up in northern…
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Testing on the Green River with Bill Austin, 1958-59.Features
July 1, 2026

Welcome to the Jet Age

How the invention of jet propulsion redefined speed, handling and adventure on the water. Story by Bill Kranker — Featured in the July 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating Some people…
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June 1, 2026

Cruising Georgian Bay

A month among some of Canana's most magical waters. Story & photos by Karly Nietzel — Featured in the June 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating Another summer has arrived, and…
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June 1, 2026

The Ripple Effect

Education vs. regulation in the age of the wakeboat. Story by Ted Hugger — Featured in the June 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating Around 2015, sales of towed watersport boats…
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July 1, 2026

Get in the Zone

Increase trolling success with speed and temp electronics. by Dave Mull Electronic “speed and temp” probes not only tell you the water temperature top to bottom, but they also tell…
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July 1, 2026

Best Boating Apps

Five boating apps to download before your next adventure. by Glenn Hayes Apps on our phones, tablets and laptops have become a large part of everyday life. They make tasks…
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FreedomliftMarine Maintenance
July 1, 2026

Tender Transport

Tender stowage options for mid-sized boats. by Capt. Frank Lanier For many boat owners, a tender (whether a dinghy or a PWC) is the waterborne equivalent of the family car.…
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July 1, 2026

Lakes and Rivers

Navigating the Great Lakes and river system portion of the Great Loop. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey In our next series of articles on America’s Great Loop,…
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Michigan Inland Waterway
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Whatta Waterway: Michigan’s Inland Waterway

WHATTA WATERWAY: Michigan’s Inland Waterway
Orillia waterfront downtown Mariposa Folk Festival
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Sunshine City: Orillia, Ontario

Situated between two lakes on central Ontario’s historic Trent-Severn Waterway, the pretty city of Orillia is a hub of activity throughout the boating season. By Craig Ritchie Aerial / City…
Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
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Harboring History: Manitowoc and Two Rivers, WI

Harboring History: Shipwreck sanctuaries, surprising attractions, unusual lodging and lots of ice cream lure boaters to Wisconsin’s neighboring Lake Michigan cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers.
Thunder Bay Top of the Giant Trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
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When Once is Never Enough: Thunder Bay, ON
Ashtabula Ohio
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A Sense of Place: Ashtabula, OH
St. Catharines Ontario
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A Tale of Three Cities: St. Catharines Area, ON
Brockville Tall Ships Festival
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1000 Reasons to Visit: Brockville, ON
Keweenaw Peninsula
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Wild & Wonderful: Keweenaw Peninsula, MI
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Good Life, Great Lake: Erie, PA