The weather should cooperate with suitably warm temperatures, and Michigan's lakes are warm enough to feel downright cozy, but it could be risky to get into the water this weekend. The National ...

A quiet Lake Michigan destination is a spot for history buffs and outdoor-adventure enthusiasts alike, with a historic ghost ...

Dangerous swimming conditions are being forecast for a big stretch of Lake Michigan’s most popular beaches on Sunday. Waves are expected to build up to 6 feet high by Sunday afternoon along beaches ...

While you may think of Detroit or the Great Lakes when you think of the Mitten State, there's a lot more to see here -- how ...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued by the National Weather Service on high swim risk days, and are largely dictated by the wind direction. High risk days for swimming and boating are typically ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said a 26-year-old man has died after being rescued from Lake Michigan near Northerly Island Tuesday afternoon. Police said two men were swimming off of Northerly ...