Great Lakes Echo (http://greatlakesecho.org/tag/art/)
Paintings, books, music, plays and other arts are effective ways of communicating environmental issues.
From crime boss and occasional visitor “Scarface” Al Capone to the Upper Peninsula’s own Public Enemy #1, John “Red” Hamilton, Up North has historic ties to organized crime and the baddies who used the area as a playground.
The new book from Theodore Karamanski explains how industries and communities dependent on the Great Lakes have created tools and markers to safely navigate them.
Northern Michigan may be known for beautiful water views and serenity, but more recently it’s become known for a variety of excellent restaurants.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is displaying photographer Jeff Gaydash’s work alongside Instagram submissions of the Great Lakes from the public in the Michigan Great Lakes exhibit.
The latest book in the Burr Lafayette Mystery series, “The Gray Drake” follows the protagonist as he delves deep into the world of fly fishing on Michigan’s Au Sable River.
Environmental activist, farmer and artist Antonio Rafael works with the National Wildlife Federation to help children connect with and protect nature.
Barefoot hiker wins the 2019 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest.
Howard Tanner’s revolutionary decision 50 years ago dramatically changed the ecology of the Great Lakes.
Meet Capt. Bill and other ghostly keepers of Great Lakes lights.
School retirees and friends blaze a trail across the region’s waterways and tell others how to follow.