With about 100 drownings occurring on the Great Lakes every year, local advocates and state lawmakers are working to keep children safe on the water this summer through education and legislation.

After Traci Lynn Martin’s mom died, she knew she couldn’t keep putting off her dream: Becoming the first person to kayak ...

In addition to Illinois, cruisers can also visit Wright sites in another Great Lakes state, Michigan. From the Muskegon port of call, one excursion visits the Meyer May House in Grand Rapids, a ...

Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at ...

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — Arguments were heard in a court of appeals Wednesday after the city of South Haven was denied ...

According to Chicago firefighters, a full response was mounted at 31st Street Beach just after 2 p.m. for reports of a person in the water ...

A person died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near 31st Street Beach Monday. According to Chicago firefighters, a full response was mounted at 31st Street Beach just after 2 p.m. for ...

MICHIGAN, USA — As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many families are looking forward to beach trips and the unofficial start of summer. But before you pack the swimsuits and sunscreen, there’s an ...

Lake Worth Beach can definitely keep you busy. Featuring hundreds of arcade games from the most modern to old-school favorites, Fun Depot has been a one-stop shop for great family fun since 1988.

Where to park your RV: There are various campsites available within the Great Ocean Road region. Among them are the Marengo ...

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project in 2024 there were: • Ninety one Great Lakes drownings plus eight people missing with 51 of these were in Lake Michigan • Since 2010 there have ...

In a panic, the child jumped into Lake Michigan. Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, said offshore winds can turn dangerous in an instant. "With a drowning ...