As of April 5-6, Great Lakes ice cover was ranging from 7.77% to 7.44%, with the lingering ice located along northern shorelines, according to the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, a National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration program.

The world’s largest freshwater system is home to iconic landmarks, dramatic cliffs and historic lighthouses.

You don't need a saltwater coast to catch a massive wave. The Great Lakes feature surf spots in unexpected places for those who can brave the cold.

About 300 people drowned in the Lady Elgin disaster. The shipwreck had a major influence on maritime safety in the Great Lakes.

Throughout March, the Great Lakes have seen a decline in ice coverage dropping as low as 15% total cover last week.

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), legislation that reauthorizes critical regional watershed initiatives through 2031, including