Great Lakes

Michigan may not be as relevant in pop culture as California or New York, but our Great Lakes state has surely had its share of mentions in popular music.

Dune researchers Kevin McKeehan and Alan Arbogast are trying to determine why increasing vegetation is taking hold of Michigan's sand dunes and its lasting effects.

The ship was called The Keystone State and was last seen on November 8, 1861, when it left Detroit for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ship was said to be holding farm machinery, but many think this was just a cover, actually carrying military equipment and gold.

According to the captain, an enormous serpent had started thrashing around near his boat, having been startled by the gunshots. He reported that the creature was huge—easily over 5 meters long

Two planes rescued from Lake Michigan are being restored by The Air Zoo.

A rare, clear winter day in Michigan allowed satellites to catch a cloud-free shot of Michigan's snow coverage this week.

Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run at Hanlan’s Point Stadium in Toronto. It landed in Lake Ontario and is believed to still be there.

Some of these things are the stuff of nightmares!

I was just made aware that the original film that was released for the book actually mentioned a Great Lake. Apparently, at the time, Lake Erie was in terrible condition and highly polluted, which prompted the Lorax line

Although they are separated by the Straits of Mackinac, can Lake Michigan and Lake Huron technically be considered the same lake?