Lake Huron, which runs along much of Michigan's eastern coast, has the longest coastline of the Great Lakes, and offers opportunities for underwater exploration and waterfront recreation, as well as ...

On Sunday, Jan. 4, Great Lake researchers reported a total ice coverage of 15.77%, the highest percentage of the season that ...

The U.S. Coast Guard recently began a mission to keep commercial ships cruising on southern Lake Huron despite winter hazards ...

Shippers of taconite from the iron range to the north have until Jan. 15 to get shipments throught the Soo Locks that allow ...

The Great Lakes are currently at 33.19% ice coverage, the highest point so far in 2025. This year's ice coverage is significantly higher than the past two years, with Lake Erie reaching 92.9% coverage ...

Ice on Lake Erie is a familiar sight most winters, but as we've been telling you, an exceptionally cold December brought the ...

The U.S. Coast Guard has started its winter task of keeping newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic on the ...

Yes. Though, it is rare for the entire lake system to freeze over, ice coverage can still reach 90% or more. According to GLERL's records, two lakes have frozen over completely: Lake Superior in 1973 ...

Most of Michigan's Great Lakes' water levels are below their 2024 monthly averages. Since May 6, 2025, the Great Lakes have seen a slight rise, ranging from 1-7 inches. Levels are expected to rise by ...

For a closer look at Lake Michigan's shore, here are some roadside parks in the northwest region: In the Upper Peninsula, ...

Lake Huron sits on the border between the U.S. and Canada, and its closest state is Michigan. The freshwater lake features state parks, great fishing and underwater shipwreck preserves. Dozens of ...