As a child, Thomas Nelson became fascinated by the Edmund Fitzgerald after seeing one of its lifeboats in a museum. As an ...

In a small Michigan town, a unique restaurant offers truly local flavors. At Farrand Hall, executive chef Ken Miller leads the kitchen in crafting menus based on what the landscape […] ...

The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy, author Thomas Nelson explores how the Edmund Fitzgerald is ...

When the Erie Canal opened, it didn’t just slash travel time and cost, it changed America’s trajectory. By linking the Great Lakes to New York City and the Atlantic Ocean, […] ...

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal, the waterway connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River, New York City, and the Atlantic Ocean. The canal slashed the time and ...

At Great Lakes Now, we love telling stories about the Great Lakes Region. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite pieces from 2025! Find all of these, and more, at https://GreatLakesNow.org ...

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These new, original, free lesson plans and at-home activities are based on videos produced for the award-winning “Great Lakes Now” public television series and are downloadable for use with your ...

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The Great Lakes are known for their sweeping beauty and crystal clear waters. They are a destination for recreational boaters and fishermen. Tourists spend billions of dollars in the eight states and ...

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