Travel

  • Five Small Harbor Towns That Feel Frozen in Time

    Five Small Harbor Towns That Feel Frozen in Time

    Scenic Views. Quaint Motels. Friendly locals. Living in the Midwest, we consider ourselves lucky to have several quaint towns that make you feel right at home as soon as you kick off your shoes. Today, we’ll be featuring five small harbor towns that feel frozen in time that are worth more than just a passing…

    read more

  • Shipwrecks on The Great Lakes

    Shipwrecks on The Great Lakes

    Diving into what makes our Great Lakes so treacherous, some of the largest shipwrecks in Great Lakes history, and some must-see locations around the shipwreck coast. 

    read more

  • The Great Lakes Gallery Road Trip

    The Great Lakes Gallery Road Trip

    From Saugatuck’s Art Coast to the North Shore of Lake Superior, these 10 galleries and sculpture parks make the perfect Great Lakes summer road trip.

    read more

  • A Guide to Dark Parks and Stargazing Spots in the Great Lakes

    A Guide to Dark Parks and Stargazing Spots in the Great Lakes

    There’s no denying that the Great Lakes region boasts some of the best Dark Parks in the United States. From watching northern lights wisp across the sky to counting hundreds of shooting stars during a meteor shower, dark parks in the Great Lakes region allow us to have a front row seat to nature’s celestial…

    read more

  • Keepers of the Light: A Journey to Iconic Beacons of Lake Superior

    Keepers of the Light: A Journey to Iconic Beacons of Lake Superior

    There is a specific kind of silence found at a Lake Superior lighthouse. It is not the absence of sound, but rather the steady presence of the water against the shore.

    read more

  • The Ultimate Girls Ski Weekend Guide

    The Ultimate Girls Ski Weekend Guide

    There’s nothing quite like a winter getaway with your closest friends. Crisp mountain air, cabin lights glowing, and a mug filled with something warm to help fight off the chill after a long day on the slopes. Few winter traditions feel as grounding and joy-filled as a girls’ ski weekend. It’s the perfect blend of…

    read more

The Great Lakes, season by season.

Seasonal guides, heritage tips, stories from the region, checklists, and more, delivered to your inbox monthly.

One email a month. Unsubscribe anytime. Read our privacy policy for more info.

Sign up for our newsletter.

The Highland & Harbor newsletter lands monthly. Great Lakes stories, seasonal guides, early access to product drops, and more.

One email a month. Unsubscribe anytime. Read our privacy policy for more info.