U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're at Lake of the Isles, visit The Kenwood Restaurant for a chef-prepared meal focused on seasonal and local ingredients and Birchbark Books for indigenous-focused reads.

How the worst travel day of my career turned outMoscow. May of 1971. I went on to enjoy every day of my eventual career in travel. But I never forgot this worst travel day of... Getting your share ...

One of the best local places to celebrate nature and Earth Day is in the Finger Lakes Region. With its many parks, lakes, gorges, waterfalls, wildlife and trails, the Finger Lakes has something ...

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A suspect was taken into custody after police say he fired a shotgun outside an apartment building in Buffalo Grove and then fled on foot from officers Thursday morning. The Buffalo Grove Police ...

Spring in the Finger Lakes brings wildflowers, rushing waterfalls, and mild weather—perfect for hitting the trail. With dozens of scenic options across the region, here are seven of the best Finger ...

Some might call it sacrilegious. But for Jon Durtka, the outcome of spearing a keeper walleye in Lake Huron isn’t that much different than catching one with a rod-and-reel for the cooler. Targeting ...

Great Lakes freighters and their crews don’t get the day off for holidays. “When sailing the (Great) Lakes, our mariners work every day to keep commerce flowing to the industrial and ...

Spring is one of the best times to explore the Finger Lakes wine region. With vineyards waking up after winter and lake views in full bloom, tasting rooms across the region are reopening with fresh ...

The best time to visit the Finger Lakes region is from May to September, when there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the area's outdoor pursuits. Expect higher accommodation rates ...

ELK RAPIDS — The Chain of Lakes Water Trail in Michigan has been designated as the state’s first Pure Michigan Water Trail. According to an April 22 news release, the announcement was made on ...