Unlike some of the more popular beaches along Michigan’s western shore, you won’t have to stake your claim at dawn to get a decent spot. Even on summer weekends, Olive Shores maintains an uncrowded ...

The dangerous bodies of water might not be the ones you expect. From the English Channel to the Great Lakes, these are six of the most dangerous bodies of water with tens of thousands of shipwrecks ...

Frank is back in the Great Lakes after canoeing to Florida and back.

Nestled along Lake Michigan’s eastern shoreline, Esch Road Beach in Empire, Michigan is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve somehow teleported to a Caribbean island—minus the passport ...

For the second time in a week, the S.S. Badger announced it has canceled a scheduled Lake Michigan crossing because of predicted high waves and gale-force winds on the lake. On Thursday night, Oct. 9, ...

The Chicago Marathon’s 26.2-mile course is flat, fast and ready to welcome more than 53,000 runners this Sunday.

The mighty ship, immortalized in song by Gordon Lightfoot, sank 50 years ago on Lake Superior. Our reporter spent a week on a Great Lakes freighter that survived the storm.

Explore Michigan lake cottages with stunning views and cozy charm so picturesque they make everyday living feel like stepping ...

Freeze warnings are in effect across much of Wisconsin. Is this the start of consistently cooler fall weather?

Escape to Michigan’s best hidden lakeside parks. Perfect weekend getaways with scenic views, peaceful trails, and waterfront ...

Dangerous swimming conditions are being forecast for a big stretch of Lake Michigan’s most popular beaches on Sunday. Waves ...

The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and waves along most of the Lake Michigan shoreline Oct. 5. The S.S.