August 5, 2024
Lake Ontario Gets New National Marine Sanctuary
On June 5, the Biden-Harris Administration designated a 1,722-square-mile area in eastern Lake Ontario as America’s 16th national marine sanctuary. Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary — adjacent to New York’s…
July 23, 2024
New Coastal Trail Opens Along Lake Huron
A new 5-mile-long coastal trail along Lake Huron has opened in the town of Thessalon, Ontario. The Thessalon Coastal Trail is a wilderness trail with several loops to hike, offering…
July 2, 2024
Aurora Borealis Dazzles Over Lake Michigan
The Aurora Borealis (also known as The Northern Lights) appeared over Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana on May 11, 2024. The Northern Lights are created from electron-charged particles from…
June 19, 2024
Historic Tawas Point Lighthouse Reopens
After extensive restoration work, the Tawas Point Lighthouse in East Tawas, Michigan, has reopened. The lighthouse’s grand reopening was held on May 2 — a fitting date that marks 147…
June 5, 2024
Beaver Island Home to Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary
If you were excited about the April 2024 solar eclipse, you’re going to love the news that DarkSky International has formally recognized the 9,425.5-acre Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on…