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  • Whitefish Point, Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger
    About 10 miles north of Paradise, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula, you will find Whitefish Point.  You will feel like you found the end of the earth – where sand meets water and sky.  

  • Copper Harbor, Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger
    The end of the road and the wild beginning of an adventure – in Copper Harbor, Michigan, you will find both.  Take a deep breath of fresh air and be energized by the beauty of the land, water and sky.  Explore the miles of rugged back country or kayak the surface of Lake Superior, taking in all the natural beauty.

  • Sandusky, Ohio

    by Austin Holsinger
    Sandusky, Ohio may be known for Cedar Point, the world-famous amusement park, but do you know how much more it has to offer in addition to elephant ears and roller coasters?  Located on the northern shore of Lake Erie, Sandusky (which fittingly means “at the cold water”) promises a couple days of activities, excitement and relaxation.  It is 60 miles west of Cleveland, 60 miles south of Detroit and 300 miles east of Chicago.  With several airports nearby, including the Erie-Ottawa International Airport, just 15 minutes away, Sandusky is easy to get to.  

  • East Tawas, Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger
    Want an up north getaway that doesn’t involve throngs of tourists?  Check out East Tawas, Michigan, located on the east shore of Lake Huron, approximately three hours north of Detroit, three hours northeast of Grand Rapids and six hours from Chicago.  Here you will find a small, quaint community with a lively downtown and outdoor recreation at its best.
    Posted in Destinations, Great Lakes Proud

  • Ludington, Michigan

    by Austin Holsinger

    If water is the main ingredient in your outdoor adventure then Ludington, Michigan, is a perfect match with 28 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 4 inland lakes and 2000 miles of rivers and streams!  It is located halfway up the west coast of Michigan, 240 miles north of Chicago, 250 miles west of Detroit and 96 miles north of Grand Rapids on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. 

    Posted in Destinations, Great Lakes Proud, Michigan

  • St. Catherines, Ontario

    by Austin Holsinger

    St. Catherine, Ontario, often overlooked by tourists on their way to Niagara Falls, is one of the largest cities in Canada's Niagara region.  St. Catherine recently went through a massive economic development and is busting its seams with a mix of eclectic shops, cafes, bistros, pubs, breweries and food from vegan doughnut shops to creative farm to table options.

    Posted in Canada, Destinations, Great Lakes Proud

  • Thunder Bay, Ontario

    by Austin Holsinger
    Thunder Bay, Ontario is located on the shores of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. It is the gateway to northwest Ontario - the rugged Canadian wilderness and over 150,000 lakes, rivers and streams. Day trippers can use the comfort of modern hotels to explore the parks and outdoors mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing. 
    Posted in Canada, Destinations, Great Lakes Proud

  • The 2019 Polar Vortex

    by Austin Holsinger
    The Polar Vortex   With the rising global temperatures, one thing that has been on the fritz is the climate itself. From Polar Vortex’s to Rising G...

  • It (was) COLD Outside

    by Austin Holsinger
    That Polar Vortex...   The Polar Vortex that has hit the United States has resulted in extremely low temperatures that have led to canceled flights...

  • The Great Lakes Community Project

    by Austin Holsinger
    The Great Lakes are under constant threat, from harmful blooms and failing water infrastructure to invasive bird species. But it is not all doom an...

  • We're updating our membership options!

    by Austin Holsinger
    The Great Lakes Proud Community has improved our purchasing options! Check it out... Since our mission is to give it didn't make sense to give $....

  • Fox 2 Detroit

    by Austin Holsinger
    HERE is a link to a recent piece done by Fox 2 in Detroit. It's a quick read and watch but gives some history on us, Great Lakes Proud and our O.G....