Jenna Gonzales+FollowCleveland dad conquers all 5 frozen Great Lakes by bikeEric McKinney, a Painesville father and Army vet, just became the first person to bike across all five Great Lakes—on ice! While most of us hunker down during Northeast Ohio’s brutal winters, McKinney geared up, braved subzero temps, and navigated unpredictable ice to turn our frozen lakes into his personal adventure course. He prepped for months, rigged his bike with studded tires, and carried survival gear, knowing there was no guidebook for this. What do you think—legendary feat or just plain wild? Would you ever take on a challenge like this in your own backyard? #Sports #Cleveland #GreatLakes00Share
ashley89+FollowBuffalo’s first cruise ship is docking soon!Buffalo is about to surprise everyone—this summer, it’s officially joining the list of Great Lakes cruise destinations! The American Patriot, a brand-new ship from American Cruise Lines, will make its first stop in Buffalo this May. With just 130 guests, five decks, and private balconies in every suite, it’s a totally different vibe from the mega-ships. Cruises start or end in Buffalo, with routes through cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, and even the Thousand Islands. Prices are steep, but the experience is one-of-a-kind. Who’s tempted to see Buffalo from the water for a change? #Travel #BuffaloNY #GreatLakes00Share
Emily Delgado+FollowGreat Lakes wins and worries: What’s next?Piping plovers are making a comeback along Lake Michigan, but lake whitefish are in trouble as invasive mussels take over their habitat. Meanwhile, Detroit’s new Ralph C. Wilson Park is giving the city 22 acres of fresh green space, and Lansing is testing out bubble curtain tech to trap plastic before it hits the lakes. But with algal blooms still turning Lake Erie green and microplastics everywhere, it’s clear our lakes need more than quick fixes. What changes would you want to see to protect the Great Lakes for the future? #Safety #GreatLakes #Detroit00Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowGreat Lakes face a new sea lamprey threatSea lampreys—those nightmare fish with suction mouths and rows of teeth—are making a comeback in the Great Lakes, and funding to fight them is on the chopping block. Locals remember when these invaders nearly wiped out lake trout, devastating fishing and local economies. Now, scientists worry lampreys are getting resistant to the chemical that once kept them in check, just as research budgets are threatened. If these cuts go through, we could see another explosion in lamprey numbers, putting native fish and livelihoods at risk. What do you think: Should protecting our lakes be a top priority? #Science #GreatLakes #InvasiveSpecies10Share
