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July 1, 2026

South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana

South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana From singing sands and historic landmarks to marinas, dining and sunsets, Michigan City, Indiana, offers a laid-back escape along Lake Michigan’s southern shore.

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June 1, 2026

Whatta Waterway: Michigan’s Inland Waterway

WHATTA WATERWAY: Michigan’s Inland Waterway

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Orillia waterfront downtown Mariposa Folk Festival

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May 1, 2026

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…

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April 1, 2026

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.

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Thunder Bay Top of the Giant Trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

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March 1, 2026

When Once is Never Enough: Thunder Bay, ON

When Once is Never Enough: Thunder Bay, Ontario’s vivid landscape and thriving cultural scene make it a port worth returning to again and again.

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February 1, 2026

A Sense of Place: Ashtabula, OH

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January 1, 2026

A Tale of Three Cities: St. Catharines Area, ON

A Tale of Three Cities: Known as the garden city, St. Catharines, Ontario, and the adjacent communities of Port Dalhousie and Port Weller make a perfect trifecta that should be…

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November 1, 2025

1000 Reasons to Visit: Brockville, ON

1000 Reasons to Visit: Known as the “City of the 1000 Islands,” Brockville, Ontario, can’t help but impress with its stately estates and timeless charm.

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October 1, 2025

Wild & Wonderful: Keweenaw Peninsula, MI

Find the perfect outing for the water lover, the history buff and the outdoor enthusiast on Lake Superior’s Keweenaw Peninsula. By Felicia Schneiderhan Photos Courtesy of Visit Keweenaw unless otherwise…

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September 1, 2025

Good Life, Great Lake: Erie, PA

Great food and drink, a sparkling history, beautiful heritage architecture and a lively contemporary vibe make Erie, Pennsylvania a can’t-miss port of call for boaters across the Great Lakes.

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South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana

Whatta Waterway: Michigan’s Inland Waterway

Sunshine City: Orillia, Ontario

Harboring History: Manitowoc and Two Rivers, WI

When Once is Never Enough: Thunder Bay, ON

A Sense of Place: Ashtabula, OH

A Tale of Three Cities: St. Catharines Area, ON

1000 Reasons to Visit: Brockville, ON

Wild & Wonderful: Keweenaw Peninsula, MI

Good Life, Great Lake: Erie, PA

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