Great Lakes

California isn’t the only place in America where earthquakes occur. The Great Lakes region occasionally feels seismic activity too, and one occurred this week.

For many Michiganders, Great Lakes perch is a favorite meal. But as Lake Erie perch numbers decline, finding a good perch dinner along Michigan’s shorelines is becoming increasingly difficult.

Michigan confirms the bloody red shrimp has reached Lake Superior, making it the first time the invasive species has been found in all five Great Lakes.

Corn sweat is a real Midwest weather factor. Here’s why Michigan summers feel extra humid and sticky beyond just the Great Lakes.

A Michigan conservation group is tracking Styrofoam pollution along Lake Superior’s shoreline near Pictured Rocks and asking visitors to help report findings.

A new documentary crew found sculpin, hydra forests, and even a beer can at the bottom of the Great Lakes' deepest point.

USA Today’s 2026 10Best poll ranked Michigan’s top beaches, with 18 nominees narrowed to a Top 10. South Beach in South Haven takes No. 1 in the state after a public vote. See the rest of Michigan's 10 best beaches in 2026 here.

That foam on Michigan lakes and rivers could carry PFAS and bacteria. Health officials say avoid contact to keep you and your pets safe this summer.

Discover why Michigan beaches have magnetic sand and why a magnet could be a surprising addition to your next Lake Michigan beach bag

The Dinosaur Gardens, located in the eastern Michigan town of Ossineke, “has been open for 90 years. Despite their long history, many residents in western Michigan may not be familiar with them.

You might be surprised by just how far a muskie will travel in the Great Lakes. With a seven-year study now underway, early findings are already revealing some truly astonishing behavior.

After fines at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, many ask what Michigan’s rules are for taking rocks from beaches and how much is legally allowed.