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  • Winter Festivals in Wisconsin

    by Austin Holsinger
    Wisconsin is a winter wonderland once the snow settles. Take time to enjoy the picturesque beauty of the state by visiting these wintertime festivals that would make Jack Frost jealous.

  • Winter Festivals in Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger
    Winter in Michigan may be cold, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy this winter wonderland like this assortment of cold-weather festivals that will have you celebrating the season rather than cursing the cold.

  • Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    by Austin Holsinger
    Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a playground for the outdoor lover all year long.  It is known as a “freshwater haven” (why we LOVE the Great Lakes) and to the surf crowd, it is known as the “Malibu of the Midwest.”

  • Sauble Beach, Ontario

    by Austin Holsinger
    Travel back in time to Sauble Beach, a place that has retained its cool, laid-back vibe without much change since the 1950s. Rated as Canada’s #1 freshwater beach, Sauble Beach is a beach community found on Ontario’s South Bruce Peninsula. 

  • Prince Edward, Ontario

    by Austin Holsinger
    Known as “Ontario’s Great Escape,” Prince Edward can be found along the coastline of Lake Ontario’s northeastern shore. You will be amazed by the sweeping views of Lake Ontario in this small county filled with charming towns and rolling hills.

  • Two Harbors, Minnesota

    by Austin Holsinger
    Along the north shore of Lake Superior in northeast Minnesota, you will find mesmerizing Two Harbors, Minnesota. Located 20 miles northeast of Duluth, Two Harbors is the largest town on the north shore, but it retains its quaint vibe and picturesque beauty.

  • Sackets Harbor, New York

    by Austin Holsinger
    Overlooking Lake Ontario, the quaint village of Sackets Harbor, New York, is sheltered on Black River Bay. As one of New York’s Heritage Areas, the village preserves the history and beauty of the local community. Although primarily known as a summer vacation spot, you can enjoy a range of winter activities when the weather cools down.

  • The Greatness of Great Lakes Outdoors!

    by Austin Holsinger
    Our friends over at The Bridge just posted an awesome piece on the strength of Michigans outdoor economy and who/how it benefits. We highly encoura...
    Posted in Great Lakes, great lakes community, Great Lakes Proud

  • Glen Arbor, Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger

    You won’t want to miss the fall colors that Glen Arbor has to offer!  Depending on the weather, leaves tend to peak in northern Michigan around the second week in October.  So what are you waiting for?

  • Good news for Michigan's outdoor community

    by Austin Holsinger
    Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer convened representatives from conservation nonprofits and outdoor-focused businesses in Grand Rapids to advance Michigan's outdoor recreation industry.

  • Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger
    Location: Lake Huron Ease of Getting There: 9/10 Ease of Staying There: 8/10 Ease of Eating There: 8/10 Come discover, slow down and relax.  Les C...

  • Coastal Living: 6 Crazy Things You Never Knew About The Great Lakes

    by Austin Holsinger
    Coastal Living details six of the mesmerizing facts that will blow your mind about the Great Lakes.