August is the best time of the year to take a dip in Lake Michigan, when its waters hover in the balmy upper 60s. Experts say so, and Chicago’s crowded beaches offer proof. But an invisible hazard can ...

High waves and strong currents will create life-threatening conditions across Michigan's Great Lakes for swimmers and boaters, the National Weather Service said as it announced advisories for Thursday ...

A show that brings beach glass enthusiasts and art appreciators together is returning to the Bayfront Convention Center at 1 Sassafras Pier on Oct. 11-12. Reed eventually stepped down from the ...

These serene lakes are the best of the best, and many offer some of the most breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences ...

Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution against swimming because ...

Visitors sometimes leave stuff behind at Great Lakes beaches. Broken pieces from plastic toys or bits of styrene from coolers can get lost in the sand. One of the most common pieces of plastic trash ...

Environmental advocates are raising awareness about the dangers of balloons for wildlife in the Great Lakes and elsewhere. Volunteers for the Alliance for the Great Lakes picked up more than 18,000 ...