When you think of North America’s great lakes, the first ones that come to mind are often the iconic five: Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. These vast bodies of ...

Photographer David Zurick’s 'Third Coast' celebrates the Great Lakes’ 4,500-mile shoreline, which covers more distance than ...

Researchers spent years quietly studying a stone carved with 255 runes. Now, revealing the stone’s existence, they’re asking the public for help.

To honor Cleveland’s legacy as the birthplace of Superman’s creators, director James Gunn transformed the city into ...

Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering habitat for fish & other aquatic species.

The new order calls for charging non-U.S. residents higher fees for park entry and recreation passes, including the yearlong ...

This summer, more travelers are stepping away from screens and seeking out places where nature takes center stage. That ...

The Festival of Sail officially kicked off with the Parade of Sail. Ten ships, including the USCG Cutter Sundew lined up to ...

From Moorhead to Rochester, and Luverne to Grand Marais, Minnesota artists are throwing open their studio doors for arts ...

In a special report, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin examines how federal cuts could impact invasive species monitoring on Lake Michigan.

At the end of September, Minnesotans on the state’s eastern border will have the opportunity to explore three separate arts ...