Great Lakes News

In March, the boating industry lost a respected and influential member, Jim Lane, who was battling leukemia. Lane, president of Chaparral and Robalo Boats, joined the company in 1977. During…

Outdoor retailer Moosejaw is once again pairing up with Great Lakes Proud (GLP) to re-launch their popular Moosejaw x GLP t-shirt collection supporting the Great Lakes. Ten percent of the…

With the SureShade RTX Pull-Out Shade, you can provide cool coverage on your boat within a matter of seconds. With SureShade’s patented telescoping framework design, boaters simply push or pull…

The votes are in and tallied, making Traverse City, Michigan, Midwest Living magazine’s “Greatest Midwest Town.” Traverse City beat out 11 other communities and will be featured in Midwest Living’s…

When you buy a new pontoon from Bennington Marine, you’ll be treated to a complimentary 95-day Sea Tow Membership. The Sea Tow membership provides on-water assistance for free, such as…

The last coal-fired steamship on the Great Lakes, the S.S. Badger, was recently designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. The designation “recognizes the Badger’s exceptional…

E0 (zero-ethanol) gasoline, which is a sold at marinas and gas stations, is being pushed out of boat fuel market to make room for the Renewable Fuel Standard-mandated E15 and…

A group of nine innovative secondary school students from Mississauga, Ontario, think they’ve found the solution to microbead pollution in the Great Lakes. The student team has worked together for…

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closet: The Great Lakes could use some sprucing up, too. Through the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-a-Beach program, boaters can volunteer to clean…

West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) released its 2016 Carefree Travel Guide, showcasing the best of what West Michigan has to offer. The free guide is available for viewing online at…