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 ...

"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 ...

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

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

Photographer David Zurick’s 'Third Coast' celebrates the Great Lakes’ 4,500-mile shoreline, which covers more distance than ...

Beneath the hype, the region faces a host of both potential and very real climate-related problems. Many of these relate to ...

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

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, ...