From the 17th century fur trade to today's iron ore industry, the Great Lakes has a long and important history of maritime trade.

As U.S. butterfly populations face declines, the John Ball Zoo has launched a program to save these insects in a race against extinction.

There's a growing demand for riverboat cruises in the U.S. that's changing the cruise scene. These are the top 5 riverboat cruise itineraries to try stateside!