Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron off the northeastern coast of Michigan has nearly 100 known shipwrecks, and others are still being discovered. The oldest shipwreck there sank in 1849, but many wrecks are from the mid- and late 1800s to the early 1900s. The location, history and variety of ships — from wooden schooners to freighters — make Thunder Bay special. The wrecks are at various depths, ranging from the snorkel zone to recreational and technical diving levels.
Seventy miles west of Key West, Florida, lies one of the most remote and beautiful national parks in the United States: Dry Tortugas National Park. Sitting isolated in the Gulf of Mexico, these islands mark the westernmost edge of the Florida Keys archipelago.
Keystone Jetty is as standout in the long list of Washington-state dive sites. A diver can find a bevvy of interesting sea creatures. Learn more about how to dive Keystone Jetty.
The Olympic Peninsula, at the tip of Washington state, has impressive topography, stellar marine life, interesting rock formations and much more. Learn more about diving the Olympic Peninsula.
The allure of underwater exploration is undeniable, drawing individuals into a realm of profound discovery and quiet, majestic beauty. For many divers, this fascination extends beyond vibrant marine life to the captivating remnants of human history hidden beneath the waves.
Gray’s Reef lies in the tropical-temperate transition zone, which makes for a colorful community
of marine life not often found coexisting.
Palm Beach, Fla. is home to over-the-top marine life from giant groupers to sharks. But overall, Palm Beach is a great place for divers. Read more about diving in Palm Beach.
There’s a big difference between casual, submerged sightseeing — happy-snapping pictures of whatever you run across while blowing bubbles — and diving dedicated to carefully searching select sites, sometimes during […]
Ancient beyond description and giant beyond comparison, Lake Superior’s cold and secretive depths hide a multitude of ships that prematurely ended their careers. The largest and farthest north of all the Great Lakes, Lake Superior is in a class by itself when it comes to preserving shipwrecks.
