Reality check: Lake Michigan is a beast. "Think of it as an ocean rather than a lake," Boat Safe Chicago master captain Brady Ruel said.

Statistics show Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in the country. Find out how to keep you and your children safe.

High bacteria levels at the beach can ruin your day. How to check whether the water is safe.

Drownings are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous and can cause drownings.

Beachgoers in South Haven swim in Lake Michigan at their own risk on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in America, statistics show. Yet there are no lifeguards at 99% of ...

Learn what fog is, how it forms, why it’s worse near Lake Michigan, and essential fog safety tips to keep you safe during low-visibility conditions.

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI - Big Sable Point Lighthouse perches on the sandy shoreline of Lake Michigan. Most of the time, visitors need to hike or bike 1.8 miles to reach this iconic black-and-white ...

Every spring, adult midge flies emerge by the Milwaukee lakefront in giant swarms to mate, procreate and lay their eggs in Lake Michigan.