This Thursday, November 10, marks the 36th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the tragedy immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 pop song. In Two Harbors, Minnesota, you can access panoramic views of Lake Gitche-Gami from atop a historic lighthouse…
BEYOND BRUSSELS: Forget the capital or overtouristy Bruges—Ghent is the place Belgians really want to live, according to our guides, Chicagoans Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield
Kayak through Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands at sunrise or sunset and the archipelago’s sandstone sea caves seem to glow from within. Here, an Apostle Islands itinerary that makes the most of the Lake Superior scenery…
MOUNTAIN DO: Enjoy a restorative retreat for culture lovers
It’s been close to 30 years since New Buffalo, Michigan’s Ship and Shore Festival got its start as an arts-and-crafts fair. Now it’s a three-day event that showcases an array of Midwestern artists and musicians. It also features one of the region’s most unique parades: a procession along the shore of Lake Michigan of boats, yachts, and other floating vehicles decked out in lights…
If the heat has you hankering for a lakefront escape that doesn’t involve an urban skyline, consider the waterfront charms of Clear Lake, Iowa. This weekend, the small town celebrates its titular body of water with LakeFest, which is actually a triumvirate of fests…
Home to architectural wonders, the Wisconsin town is a bucolic retreat with drama in its past and present
Some 4,000 wine lovers are expected to temporarily double the population of tiny Bridgman Michigan this weekend, gathering at Weko Beach for the sixth annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival. From 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, more than a dozen southwestern Michigan wineries showcase locally grown varietals…
10 splendid Midwestern lakes perfect for a refreshing weekend getaway or a full-fledged fun-filled summer vacation
Elk Lake’s attractions for adults and kids
