The Tower of History shoots up 210 feet, making it the tallest thing around by a significant margin. The elevator ride to the ...

Looking for old-fashioned towns in Michigan that feel like stepping back in time? These 8 charming towns offer historic ...

After the American Century accidentally dropped its anchor in the Soo Locks on Wednesday, April 29, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District carried out additional inspections to check for ...

The Soo Locks Children’s Museum (SLCM) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) to support its ongoing construction and operational costs ...

The countdown is on to the start of the Great Lakes shipping season as the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie are set to reopen moments after midnight Wednesday, March 25. The Poe lock will reopen for ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Great Lakes shipping season for 2026 will open March 25. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday that the Poe Lock will open at 12:01 a.m. March 25 to all ...

The 1,004-foot-long American Spirit was the last Great Lakes freighter to traverse the Soo Locks for the 2025-26 shipping season on Thursday, Jan. 15, as the facility closes for winter maintenance.