A group of hearty souls gathered at Forest Park Beach in Lake Forest Saturday morning to plunge into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan for a cause.

Geo Rutherford describes herself as a “morbid pessimist.” She gets excited when she finds evidence of things that have gone ...

The Hudson mayor suggested penalties like revoking hunting and fishing licenses, boat licenses and even driver's licenses.

If you love the outdoors but don’t want to give up all your creature comforts, Michigan’s state parks have lodging that walk the line between rustic and glamping. Across Michigan’s 103 state parks, ...

Here are some things you need to know about the city in Wisconsin's lake country with must-visit restaurants and numerous ...

Onaway State Park is home to some of the most majestic pines you’ll ever see. These aren’t just any trees – these are the ...

Nestled in the heart of Michigan’s northern wilderness, Onaway State Park is a hidden gem that’s about to become your new ...

This is a dual column about paying tribute to a tributary close to home by authors Bob Otwell and Dave Dempsey, who will make ...

The 30th Annual Lake Geneva Winterfest is Wednesday-Sunday, Jan. 29-Feb. 2. Expect beach bonfires, live entertainment and the ...

With a vast number of community members taking part in the annual winter festival, and plenty of guests from distant locales ...

Over the weekend and early Monday morning, a large number of dead birds were seen washed up on numerous beaches along Lake Michigan in Chicago.

ICE CHUNKS FILL LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE, BUT SCIENTISTS SAY THE LAKE’S COLD WINTER PHASE IS SHRINKING. OUR WARMING CLIMATE IS CHANGING. THE LAKE’S SEASONAL PATTERNS. SO EARLIER ICE OUT MEANS ...