Powerful Lake Erie wave photos show the wilder side of our Great Lake

Metro Detroiters might think the waves on Lake Erie small and relatively unnoteworthy. On windy days, choppy waters draw the occasional surfer…

By Vince Grzegorek

“It was during an intense wind storm in the fall of 2014 that I first witnessed the powerful waves Lake Erie can generate. Lake Erie is the shallowest and the warmest of the five Great Lakes. And the waves I capture on this lake are generally two-fold. There are the main lake waves, which are generated from strong winds that whip up the water, and there are secondary waves that are created when these waves crash into barriers near the shoreline.”
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You can actually purchase a renovated 19th-century lighthouse on Lake Superior

We’re obsessed with this 1.15-acre home at 38741 Jacobs St., Lake Linden. Originally built in 1869 and later renovated in 1963, this…

By Metro Times editorial staff

You can actually purchase a renovated 19th-century lighthouse on Lake Superior
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25 Michigan cottages, cabins, and lodges to rent for a cozy fall getaway

From tiny cottages to sprawling lodges, these Airbnb rentals are perfect for a getaway in the Michigan wilderness. Grab some family or…

By Metro Times editorial staff

The Royal Stag Lodge (Grayling)
    16+ guests, 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
    $1,043 per night 
    Dating to the 1940s, this one-of-a-kind spot has exposed beams, custom metal railings, mounted animal heads, and authentic pelts. 
    Photo via Airbnb
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13 things Detroiters take for granted because we are spoiled

One thing is true of Detroiters: we complain about our city — a lot. When in fact we are #blessed to live in a…

By Metro Times editorial staff

 Coney Dogs 
    Don’t you dare call it a chili dog. You know damn well that a coney dog is on a whole other level and only a city as unique as Detroit is worthy of being the birthplace of this holy concoction which consists of five simple ingredients —  a piping hot frankfurter, a fluffy steamed bun, beanless beef-heart chili, chopped white onions, and yellow mustard. Detroit knows how to coney so well that we have our own local rivalries (American vs. Lafayette.)
    Photo via MT File
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23 Michigan swimming spots that are worth a road trip

Houghton Lake  191 miles, 2 hrs 56 minutes Discover the fresh water and the beauty of Houghton’s crystal clear lake. This is…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Higgins Lake
    Driving distance from Detroit: 3 hours and 1 minute
    Located in the very center of northern lower peninsula, Higgins Lake is one that should be added to your list to visit. It has activities for every outdoors lover with its two state parks, camping spots, hiking trails and many fantastic fishing opportunities. Formed from a glacial ice sheet, this lake has crystal blue water and considered one of the most beautiful.
    (Photo via IG user @katieclayton3)
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