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American Cruise Lines announced dates for a Great Lakes and Thousand Islands cruise, with a starting price of $8,675.

An Evening Snowshoe Hike will take place at Chippewa Nature Center from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Pre-register and ...

Some of the best surfing is possible during those icy, windy months before the lakes freeze over. Those willing to face the frost actually help boost beachside communities. When the temps drop and the ...

According to NOAA ice analysis updated this week, average ice cover across all five Great Lakes remains below 10%. This is tracking near average for mid-December. That’s not unusual. Historically, ...

It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends. The U.S. National Ice Center released its 2025-2026 seasonal outlook this week, ...

Sarah Brabbs of York Township leads chants during a No Secret Deals for DTE protest at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ann Arbor Road in Saline, Mich. on Dec. 1, 2025. The protest is about the data ...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate has signed off on legislation that reauthorizes a critical Great Lakes fisheries research program that expired at the end of September. The Great Lakes Fishery Research ...

Experts say the Great Lakes can be more dangerous than the open ocean due to their volatile nature. Waves on the Great Lakes are steeper and closer together, causing choppy conditions and a rougher ...

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (WLS) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has left its "Operation Midway Blitz" command center at Naval Station Great Lakes, city officials confirmed to ABC7 Chicago Sunday ...

Great Lakes Mall recently announced its plans for the holiday season with a lineup that blends traditions, such as visits and photos with Santa Claus with new experiences. “This year, we’re thrilled ...