March 16, 2026
Volunteer Crew on a Michigan Maritime Museum Tall Ship
The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking volunteer crew members for its tall ship Friends Good Will for the 2026 sailing season. Step back in time and sail a replica of…
February 23, 2026
Sleeping Bear Dunes Ranked a Top Ten One-of-a-Kind Beach by TripAdvisor
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was named one of the top beaches in the world by TripAdvisor’s “One-of-a-Kind Beaches” Travelers’ Choice Awards. Sleeping Bear beaches came in number four, sharing…
February 9, 2026
Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Maritime Strategy to Advance Economic Growth in the State
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new 10-year plan called the Michigan Maritime Strategy that aims to advance economic growth and create well paying jobs across the Michigan maritime industry…
October 6, 2025
American Launches First All U.S. Cruises on The Great Lakes with Three New Itineraries
American Cruise Lines debuted three Great Lakes itineraries for the 2026 cruise season, with brand-new cruises sailing May through August 2026 and operated aboard American Patriot, the newest small cruise…
September 3, 2025
A Little Homesick
As amazing as boat life is, time away from the boat is always good for the soul, especially when that time away includes seeing family. The last week was spent…
August 27, 2025
Back in the U.S.A.
Home sweet home! After eight incredible weeks in Canada, we finally crossed back to the United States up in Northern Michigan. Of course it was not without one small hurdle…
August 11, 2025
House of Reps Passes Great Lakes Icebreaker Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill instructing the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a plan for the design and building of a new Great Lakes icebreaker. The Great…
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