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Art

New record explores Great Lakes region’s history, natural beauty

By Kate Habrel | June 28, 2017

Michigan musicians Brandon and Bethany Foote are putting out a new record of music inspired by the Great Lakes’ history and natural beauty. Their medium of choice? Vinyl. The record is available for preorder through Thursday.

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Great Features of the Great Lakes region: Quebec

By Carin Tunney | June 27, 2017

Whales in the Great Lakes? Not quite. But Great Lakes water is hugely influential on whales, justifying a nod to Quebec to round out our list of Great Lakes-related great natural features.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Ontario

By Carin Tunney | June 26, 2017

A treacherous hike along the rocky shoreline leads to sacred pictographs at Superior Provincial Park in Ontario.

Agriculture

Lantern litter threatens livestock, wildlife, environment

By Carin Tunney | June 23, 2017

Some farmers, environmentalist and lawmakers would like to ban sky lanterns increasingly used to celebrate Independence Day and other events.

Recreation

Great features of the Great Lakes region: New York

By Carin Tunney | June 22, 2017

New York’s Panama Rocks is the Jurassic Park of the Great Lakes basin. Visitors can hike, climb and explore the area’s ancient caves.

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Great features of the Great Lakes Region: Pennsylvania

By Carin Tunney | June 21, 2017

Pennsylvania claims a small piece of Great Lake’s shoreline but makes the most of it with a picturesque and primitive shoreline park.

Air

Experts seek warning system for Great Lakes tsunamis

By Jack Nissen | June 20, 2017

The big waves induced by weather patterns above the Great Lakes are expected to increase in intensity and frequency with climate change.

Recreation

Great features of the Great Lakes region: Ohio

By Carin Tunney | June 19, 2017

Ohio’s Conneaut Harbor is a prime location for rare bird sightings. Migratory birds are attracted to the marsh, sandpit, beach and break wall, and birdwatchers are taking notice.

Recreation

Great features of the Great Lakes region: Michigan

By Carin Tunney | June 16, 2017

Kitch-iti-kipi in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers visitors a trip on a quiet raft across the crystal-clear water of Michigan’s largest spring.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Indiana

By Carin Tunney | June 15, 2017

Pinhook Bog in Indiana is one of the southernmost bogs in the United States. It’s a place for hikers to see meat-eating plants and other unique bog fauna.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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