The Great Lakes

Anyone vaguely familiar with Traverse City knows of its beautiful beaches and hotels. The Traverse City website has a listing of more than 30 beaches on its website. All of the beaches boast family-friendly amenities and beautiful views of the lake. There are more than 3,200 miles of shoreline and around 11,000 inland lakes for people to enjoy in Michigan. The Traverse City region itself has around 6% of that mileage for itself and the city’s local businesses take full advantage of the...Read Full Story

Traverse City is a beautiful place, situated in the Grand Traverse county of Michigan, extending down into Leelanau County. It is surrounded by wondrous beaches, cool people, and all-star accommodations. The city also has its fair share of culture and attractions. With award-winning chefs and wines positioned on nearly every street, it’s hard not to bump into a world-class meal. The city has gained prominent position in many publications for its wide selection and the great taste of its foods...Read Full Story

After breakfast, we hopped in the car to go explore Leelanau Peninsula, a sprawling area area northeast of Traverse City that stretches from Grand Traverse Bay to Lake Michigan. Read More... More on Foodie TravelRead Full Story

Eugene Lepeak is prepping for the arrival next week of his son's family -- including a trio of grandchildren -- at his home on the southern shore of Lake Superior. The annual visit to Grand Marais always includes outdoor activities for the youngsters like boating and swimming. Lake Superior, however, has a surprise in store for the family this year. The lake's normally cool waters are an estimated 10 to 15 degrees warmer than usual and well on their way to record-breaking levels. "Usually...Read Full Story

Reuters: Great Lakes fish virus may threaten U.S. aquaculture Excerpt: "A virus in the U.S. Great Lakes that has killed tens of thousands of fish in recent years is spreading and poses a threat to inland fish farming, a U.S. Agriculture Department official said on Monday. The pathogen, viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS, causes internal bleeding in fish. It does not harm humans, even if they eat infected fish. The federal agency issued an emergency order in October to limit movement of live...Read Full Story