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Plan Summer Camping Season with These Top Picks 

Camping is a foundation outdoor adventure. Often tying other outdoor activities together. It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a fishing or hunting trip, a relaxing weekend getaway to hike and bike, or into the backcountry in search of solitude; the adventure of camping out is central to the experience. The Midwest is home to […]

River Journey, part 5: Time Traveler

Sometimes a sandbar isn’t just a sandbar.  Last night I camped at the site of Traverse des Sioux. “The traverse” was a well-known spot where the Dakota would cross the river. In 1838, explorer Joseph Nicollet stayed there after receiving more supplies, and met with Chief Sleepy Eyes and his band. The 1851 Treaty of […]

Erie Islands Sailing & Powerboating School Helps Boaters Prepare for Boating Season

Build skills, confidence and safety with hands-on BoatUS Foundation, American Boating, American Sailing, and OBEC courses SANDUSKY, Ohio, April 21, 2025 – With the summer boating season just around the corner, boaters on Lake Erie’s West/Central Basin can boost their confidence on the water with a little help from Erie Islands Sailing & Powerboating School, which […]