barker's island

There were dozens of waterspouts reported this October in the Great Lakes. What causes them, and why do they show up this time of year? Are they as dangerous as a tornado?

A one of a kind ship built in Wisconsin more than 120 years ago is looking to make a comeback with a new revitalization effort.

Volunteers and fisherman are taking veterans out for a day of fishing on Lake Superior to honor them. The fishing is followed up with a huge picnic fish fry.

Lots of family fun is in store for this year!

Dozens of charter fishermen and recreational fisherman will donate their time to give veterans a chance to fish on Lake Superior this Saturday.

There's a clean-up project underway at Pickle Pond. How did this place get it's name? Read on for some gross history.

The Lake Superior Ice Festival returns for another year of frozen fun.

Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced on Facebook this week that the Barker's Island Beach Restoration Project has been completed. The goal of the project was to reduce levels of e. coli bacteria. They did this by utilizing  the wetland areas, managing runoff, and deterring wildlife. The...

The Richard I Bong Heritage Center is honoring Memorial Day Weekend this Saturday with a free event for the community.

Keeping our beaches clean for wildlife and humans alike is always the goal, and inner Barkers Island Beach is getting a new look.

Among the multitude of family activities as the 2017 Lake Superior Ice Festival is a 18-foot wide, 250-foot long slide that will be open through the weekend's schedule of events.

The $30,000 winter attraction being fashioned by ice and technology by engineer Roger Hanson on Barker's Island has faced plenty of obstacles this winter, but the latest happening is likely the end of this year's project.