STURGEON BAY (WLUK) -- With the arrival of spring, the season for shipping on the Great Lakes typically begins. The event coincides with the opening of the Soo Locks on Lake Superior in Michigan's ...
The Great Lakes shipping season will begin early in 2025 with the Soo Locks reopening this week The U.S. Army Corp of ...
The steamer Alpena on Lake Michigan, July 29, 2023. Alpena was sidelined for six months at the beginning of the 2025 season due to critical repairs to her steam powerplant. 2025 marks her 82nd season ...
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Soo Locks were set to close at midnight Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on the Great Lakes shipping season. The locks close at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night and will remain ...
Whitefish Point at the Upper Peninsula’s northeastern tip is a notoriously challenging area for ship captains navigating Lake Superior. It’s where they decide whether conditions are a “go” or “no go” ...
TOLEDO, Ohio — From summertime beach fun to the famous brewing company, the Great Lakes have made a name for themselves in a variety of ways. However, not everyone pictures its long history in trading ...