Lake ecosystems rely on thermal structure. When extreme heat reaches deeper into the water column, it can trigger cascading ...

The vessel, which is bound for Lake Heron, is capable of breaking through ice 18 inches thick and turning 360 degrees from a ...

Gordon: Good Neighbor Days starts with a 5K at 8:05 a.m. with registration from 7-8 a.m.; pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the Gordon Fire Hall; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Gordon museum and depot ...

Find more photos of nice fish here. Include the angler’s name (and names of other people in the photo, if applicable), ...

Just because Battle Creek is inland doesn't mean you can't check out some of USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards top ...

For a closer look at Lake Michigan's shore, here are some roadside parks in the northwest region: Arcadia Scenic Turnout on M ...

Looking for amazing state parks in Wisconsin that rival national parks? These 9 natural treasures offer breathtaking scenery and peaceful experiences without the long lines and pa ...

Negwegon State Park offers miles of pristine shoreline that most Michiganders have never even heard about. This hidden treasure sits on Lake Huron with sandy beaches that stretch for what seems like ...

The water in Lake Superior sloshed back-and-forth like a bathtub between Minnesota and Michigan when a storm system caused a tidal-like phenomenon known as a seiche across the region this weekend.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when wind conditions could cause rip currents. Rip currents can pull you out into the lake and cause drownings every year. To get out of one, swim parallel to the shore.

The "creel" study at Isle Royale will ask anglers to report on their catch rates, species, and fishing methods. This survey ...