The mighty ship, immortalized in song by Gordon Lightfoot, sank 50 years ago on Lake Superior. Our reporter spent a week on a Great Lakes freighter that survived the storm.

Research vessel Blue Heron trawls the Great Lakes, gathering data from the water. The floating laboratory’s most recent discovery, however, came from an unexpected location: its own rudder. While ...

Freeze damage tops the list of denied insurance claims each spring. The Skipper warns that skipping these winterization steps can mean costly repairs. Boating is not just about summer fun. It is about ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is wrapping up its summer mobile boat wash program. The program, which aims to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, has visited public access ...

Two lakes, two boat explosions. That’s what happened on July 4, as boats exploded within hours of each other at Lake Lanier and Lake Nottely. Officials say the exact causes remain under investigation, ...

From wooden boats to classic boats to odd boats that maybe should have never been on the lake in the first place, Alexandria, Minnesota, is home to one of the largest boat museums in the entire ...