Milwaukee artist blends scientific curiosity and environmental passion in captivating TikToks about the Great Lakes
Among TikTok's captivating content creators, Geo Rutherford stands out. With a blend of artistic creativity, scientific curiosity, and a passion ...
Wisconsin 101: Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
On the western coast of Lake Michigan sits the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a place known for its deep connection ...
Where and how the tall tales of Paul Bunyan and his ax began
Paul Bunyan stories are plentiful. He cleared forests with one swing of his ax. He and his trusty bovine, Babe the ...
Baileys Harbor Range Lights Guide Boats To Safety
In 1869, when the range lights were built, Baileys Harbor was considered the only safe harbor north of Milwaukee. The ...
Maritime Archaeologist Dives Into History, Exploring Great Lake Shipwrecks
Tamara Thomsen is a maritime archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical Society. She and her team are interested in history sunken ...
Life On Shore For A Ship Captain’s Family
Ann Lewis grew up the daughter of a Great Lakes ship captain. Ships came in, ships went out – and ...
It’s No Fish Tale… Charter Boat Captain Is Living His Dream
The sky blue waters surrounding the Door County provide some of the best fishing in Lake Michigan. Just ask Charter ...
Women Learn Life Skills While Preserving Maritime Landmarks
“It's a big dream”, Mary Beth Vollmer said as she approaches Plum Island for the last time this season. On ...
Witness To A Gale: Great Lakes Storms
Gales on Lake Michigan can be as destructive as hurricanes, attracting thrill seekers as curious as the tornado chasers on ...
Portraits of Lake Michigan
Photographer Kevin Miyazaki spent 13 days driving the 1800-mile perimeter of Lake Michigan. He stayed off the major highways and ...
U.S. Park Service Official Helps Restore Apostle Islands Lighthouses
Few things fuel as much curiosity as big bodies of water and the mysteries that lie beneath. For David Cooper, ...
Indigenous
The Midwest is sometimes called the Third Coast or the Fresh Coast because of our Great Lakes. Writer Jill Sisson ...
Wisconsin’s Sturgeon
This weekend is the start of sturgeon season in Wisconsin. These ancient lake fish are millions of years old and ...