Great Lakes

This weekend as thousands of Michiganders hit the lakes and waterways for the 4th of July weekend, they'll have company as Michigan DNR officers will be out in force to crack down on those who are boating drunk.

The "Great Lakes, High Stakes" campaign has begun with the Michigan State Police.

The question now is will the lower rise in the Great Lakes water levels now also be blamed on Global Warming as many blamed the increased rise.

That got me thinking about what sources supply the Great Lakes and how does “global warming” affects the lake water levels?

There was a time where for five years the water never actually drained, however, currently there is no water in the lake. This is the first time the lake has been dry since 2015.

The Loneliest Place on Earth is located 25 miles from the nearest shore in the middle of Lake Superior where it takes a brutal pounding from waves 365 days a year.

Mother Nature delivers a stunning surprise while Great Lakes residents battle brutally cold temperatures.

The locks close each year for 10 weeks for cleaning and repairs. This year they had to keep it open just a few hours later, so one last freighter could squeeze through.

New Project to Get Funding from Both States and the Federal Government

Each lighthouse is provided with information regarding its operation status, whether it is currently open to the public, and how you can access each lighthouse. Provided is a brief history of each lighthouse as well.