"Working as a mariner on a vessel is a challenging but rewarding job for adventurous people who like to travel, spend time outdoors on the open waters of the Great Lakes, and have ample free time when ...

Piping Plover females are the first to leave the Great Lakes and head south, leaving dad to finish raising the chicks.

EMPIRE, MI -- Wildlife photographer Thomas Gerndt was watching the sunset dip into Lake Michigan when a friend pointed out ...

From the 17th century fur trade to today's iron ore industry, the Great Lakes has a long and important history of maritime trade.

Bipartisan legislation designed to help keep shipping lanes open in the winter and ultimately strengthen the midwestern ...

By Lester Graham, Michigan Public The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stands by its prediction that the water levels in the Great Lakes will continue to rise ...

The National Weather Service said waves will build on July 6 and boaters and swimmers should use caution or even stay out of ...

Swimming is most comfortable in lake waters at about 70 degrees, according to Swimoutlet.com. While scattered thunderstorms are predicted across the state on July 4th and throughout the weekend, ...