The U.S. Coast Guard contends with staffing and equipment issues as it provides the types of rescues few other agencies can ...

This peaceful lakeside village in upstate New York is a must-visit on any Great Lakes road trip, where history, charm, and ...

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) members heard a tale of two different Great Lakes at its Oct. 22 meeting.

National Professional Fishing League President, Brad Fuller, sounds like he’s had enough of the constant chatter and squeaky ...

For decades, officials have worried the fish could wreak disaster on the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the ...

Great Lakes winter science is growing, but improved capacity and co-ordination are essential to keep pace with changing ...

If you're looking for an epic kayaking adventure or a hiking trip with plenty of seclusion, this Michigan island in Lake ...

Some efforts make a splash; others send ripples that carry on for generations. That spirit was celebrated at the Delta ...

A listener who grew up near the lake wants to know why it doesn't merit the title of "great." We found people who think it's ...

As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out of the lakes and raising them indefinitely in ponds for safekeeping.

Fifty years ago, winter didn't just visit the Great Lakes—it took up residence. If you blinked too slowly, your eyelashes ...

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.