In September 1825, the Seneca Chief left Buffalo for Manhattan—a moment that would help transform western New York State into a boomtown. Here’s how to celebrate the bicentennial.

I booked a canal houseboat through Erie Canal Adventures, just outside of Rochester, New York. They rent vessels equipped ...

America has plenty of amazing cities in its vast corridor between New York and Los Angeles. Even the Midwest is not defined entirely by Chicago, but it boasts plenty of underrated urban destinations ...

This weekend, Central New York welcomes the "Seneca Chief," a handcrafted replica of the Erie Canal boat that first set sail ...

An open house will be held Oct. 11, weather permitting, at the Erie Maritime Museum for the public to learn about an ...

The weather is getting brisk, but one local group is reminding folks it’s not too late to get out on the water. According to ...

The water temperatures on the Great Lakes can influence how storm systems move across the eastern U.S. In the next upcoming storm system, it is being influenced by the warmest part of the Great Lakes.

TOLEDO — Local historian Kevin Moore has published a short historical fiction about Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory in the Battle of Lake Erie. “Waves and War: A Short Story” follows the ...

Michigan's boating season may be nearing its end, but a chance to set sail on the Great Lakes with a new cruise lineup awaits next summer. American Cruise Lines is offering three new itinerary options ...

Living near the lake needn’t all your money take. Many Americans dream of easy access to water sports, soothing sounds of gentle waves lapping against the shoreline, lake views out of front windows … ...

ASHTABULA, Ohio (WJW) – Law enforcement helped rescue a man and a 3-year-old child who went overboard from a boat on Lake Erie on Friday. According to the Ashtabula Police Department, a 911 caller ...