As many people in the Great Lakes region plan on boating during the Fourth of July weekend, Coast Guard crews are increasing the number of boating safety patrols. The increased patrols are part of ...

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Department of Natural Resources gathers fish population data across the Great Lakes.{ } Soon, the research center in Charlevoix will have a new and improved ...

Taking a Lake McDonald Boat Tour is a great way to relax and enjoy Glacier National Park. What makes this tour special is that you get a chance to get feel the breeze in your hair while enjoying the ...

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 ...

An Ankeny couple found a new way to scoop the loop. This year, Pam and Terry Partis completed the Great Loop, a 6,600 nautical mile boat journey that travels the Eastern Seaboard, passes through ...

(WLUK) -- Do you know of any abandoned boats along Great Lakes shorelines? A national foundation is working on creating a database to track these vessels and help facilitate their removal. The ...

Norris Lake was ranked the No. 3 best lake for swimming in the country in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, outranking three of the Great Lakes also on the list. 10BEST noted the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Great Lake Michigan is considered Chicago's natural wonder. Renowned for its breathtaking views of the city's skyline and beaches, it serves as a recreational hub for swimming and ...