Lake Michigan Is More Than 3 Feet Lower Than It Was in 2020
All five Great Lakes are below their May monthly averages for the first time since 2014. Get the latest measurements and expert outlook.
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Top 5 Most Commonly Littered Items in the Great Lakes
From microplastics to food wrappers, see what’s polluting the Great Lakes and how you can help clean it up.
Erosion Could Soon Send These Homes Into Lake Michigan
Drone footage reveals the shocking reality of erosion in Benton Harbor. Are homes at risk of simply sliding into Lake Michigan?
This Michigan ‘Rite of Passage’ Is VERY Illegal and Dangerous
Pier jumping might seem harmless, but deadly rip currents and underwater hazards make it one of the riskiest things you can do on Lake Michigan.
Best Upper and Lower Peninsula Michigan Beaches for Rock Hunting
These places rock, literally.
Why Lake Michigan Was Named America’s Deadliest Lake
A new travel report reveals why this Great Lake has quietly become the deadliest body of water in the U.S.
From Danger To Romance: Michigan Man’s Quicksand Rescue Brings Couple Together
Mitchell O’Brien and his new girlfriend friend Breanne Sika were walking along the beach looking for Leland bluestones when he began to sink in Quicksand.
Surprisingly, Some People Can’t Conceptualize Just How Big Lake Michigan Is
Despite its massive size, some can imagine a bridge or causeway across Lake Michigan.
These 4 Invasive Fish Could Devastate the Great Lakes
Bighead, Silver, Grass, and Black Carp pose serious threats to Michigan’s environment and $5.1B fishing industry.
Lake Michigan Beach Town to Introduce Parking Fees This Summer
Plan to pay for parking on your trips to the lake this summer.
Did You Know Michigan Has Lake Effect Rain?
You’ve heard of lake-effect snow, but did you know the Great Lakes can also influence rain?
Video Reveals Rare Sights of Lake Michigan’s Spring Transition
A side of Lake Michigan most tourists never get the chance to see.