Fishing is one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation in the Great Lakes region. This post contains news and other information related to the 2026 fishing season. Ice fishing is always popular during the winter on the Great … Continued
This year’s Biggest Week In American Birding (BWIAB) event will be held May 9, 2025 – May 18, 2025 in multiple locations around northwest Ohio. The 10-day birding festival is timed to coincide with the peak of spring songbird migration … Continued
Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Great Lakes region. This post offers an overview of the 2025 fishing season. Ice fishing is always popular during the winter on the Great Lakes. For the start of … Continued
The Biggest Week In American Birding (BWIAB) will be held My 3-12, 2024 in multiple locations around northwest Ohio. The 10-day birding festival is timed to coincide with the peak of spring songbird migration through northwest Ohio and across Lake … Continued
This year, National Park Week is April 20 to April 28 in the USA. To kick off National Park Week, entrance fees at many national park locations will be waived on April 20, 2024. National Park Service (NPS) parks, programs, … Continued
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse occurred across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. During the event, the moon’s shadow moved across the region from the southwest toward the northeast. The path of … Continued
Resiliency is a major issue for cities and communities of the Great Lakes region. Major storms, flooding, water level fluctuations, erosion, and other weather-related events cause economic damage and disrupt daily life on the lakes. The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency … Continued
This post includes a review of the 2023 season and news highlights from around the Great Lakes region for 2024. In 2024, an array of challenges continue to impact the Great Lakes region, including climate change, pollution, invasive aquatic species, … Continued