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Huge Interest: Aquatarium finds its feet during COVID-19 with virtual engagement
-Though Ontario’s Aquatarium is currently closed to the public, that hasn’t stopped staff from finding ways to engage with the public about the animals.
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Virus upsets summer plans for Isle Royale park
-Camping might become available by late June or July but there will be no ferry service.
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APBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClimate ChangeCOVID-19IndianaLake MichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismIndiana Dunes starts beach parking information line
-National park rangers and local officials will monitor park beaches and lots for overcrowding and dangerous conditions.
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APCOVID-19FoodIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismTraverse CityVirus threat creates unease in Michigan summer tourism haven
-In Traverse City, many locals are conflicted. They yearn to make money and get outdoors. But they want to keep the virus away.
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Despite virus, Michigan groups aim to keep summer fireworks tradition
-The Alpena Municipal Council is giving people time to raise money for a July 4 fireworks show along Lake Huron.
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ClevelandClimate ChangeCollaborationEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandFish, Birds and AnimalsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioTourismWaterfront DevelopmentLake Erie Wind Farm Divides Environmental Activists
-The contested case of the Icebreaker Wind Farm has implications for renewable energy in the region.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingBuffaloClevelandCOVID-19DuluthFreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake ErieLake SuperiorLatest NewsMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingShipping and PortsTourismFishing and Freighters: Great Lakes industries take COVID-19 economic hit
-Lake Erie fishing charters reel from stay at home orders, and lake freighters idle due to industry shutdowns.
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COVID-19Cruise ShipsFreightersIan WendrowLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismShipping and PortsTourismCruises Continue Amid COVID-19: Uncertainty mars but doesn’t stop Great Lakes cruises
-Ports and cruise lines grapple with how to protect passengers and crew even as the season is expected to continue as normal in the Great Lakes.
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ChicagoClevelandCOVID-19DetroitDuluthIllinoisKathy JohnsonLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsMichiganMilwaukeeMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioRecreation and TourismTourismWisconsinInside Entertainment: COVID-19 has Great Lakes aquariums and museums offering online activities
-The public can continue to enjoy aquariums, museums and centers as the facilities close buildings. But starting March 25, Parks Canada is closing all national parks.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCOVID-19Island BasketballLake ErieLake OntarioLatest NewsNewsOhioOntarioPolicyProtectRecreation and TourismSharon OosthoekTourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWisconsinTaking It in Stride: How Great Lakes islanders are weathering the COVID-19 storm
-The tourism that usually rises around this time is on hold, but residents are battening down with ease.
