April 6, 2026
Wine Weekend Returns to the Inn at Bay Harbor
The Inn at Bay Harbor on Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan announced the return of its popular wine weekend May 1 - 2, 2026, for its fourth annual year.…
April 6, 2026
Hinckley Introduces the New Picnic Boat 45
Hinckley announced the launch of its newest Picnic Boat, the Picnic Boat 45 — continuing the company’s three decade tradition of crafting iconic, beautiful models with carefully selected materials, detailed…
April 6, 2026
Ludington Nominated “Best Historic Small Town”, Wins Grant to Support Historic Landmark Initiative
Ludington, Michigan, was nominated as one of 20 towns for Best Historic Small Town as part of USA TODAY’s 2026 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The charming historic town took the…
April 1, 2026
Indiana Dunes National Park
Just outside of Chicago, one of the newest national parks offers visitors miles of sandy dunes and rich biodiversity. Story by Jane Ammeson / Photos by Indiana Dunes National Park…
April 1, 2026
April 2026 Issue
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. Also In This Issue... Boat Test:…
April 1, 2026
The Enduring Legacy of Western Reserve
The loss and rediscovery of a pioneering Great Lakes freighter — and the families who keep her story alive. Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the April 2026 issue…
April 1, 2026
Weather Watch
Weather forecasting with SiriusXM Marine. by Glenn Hayes Unfortunately, we are not always able to have perfect, blue-sky days on the water. Planning to use online weather forecasts and phone…
April 1, 2026
The Big Picture
Proper preparation and planning for your Great Loop adventure. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey — EXTENDED WEB-EXCLUSIVE VERSION On our first Great Loop trip, we overprepared, packed…
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