Life-threatening conditions were expected in some areas, with people told to stay out of the water until conditions improve.

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. Based on accounts from travelers, these spots offer prime opportunities for water ...

Four tall ships will be in the Door County city for four days, and visitors can view them from land or water, tour one and ...

On the first day of the special legislative session, a group of state representatives and community leaders rallied at the ...

Facing federal funding cuts, the Parrish Art Museum is among the institutions increasingly relying on elaborate parties to ...

This isn’t some exotic international destination—it’s Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan, and it might just be the Midwest’s most spectacular natural treasure hiding in plain sight.

Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer isn’t just another dot on the Michigan map—it’s where locals escape when their souls need recharging and their minds need clearing.

Madison, Wisconsin, is projected to switch zones as the average coldest temperature is expected to increase by 8.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Lake Champlain is more than 16 times smaller than Lake Ontario, the smallest Great Lake. But in 1998, Congress designated Lake Champlain as the sixth Great Lake, teeing off a historical and cultural ...

Get a better feel for the body of water you will be fishing with one of our many inland lake maps before heading out on your next fishing adventure. These ...

Michigan has become a leader in safe drinking water after the Flint crisis, but mobile home parks remain a rough spot.