The five Great Lakes, located between the US and Canada, form a crucial freshwater system. These lakes, including Superior, ...

Bill Ness watched two weeks ago as his 5-year-old daughter walked into Pelican Lake in Otter Tail county wearing a full wet suit, with booties. In less than 10 minutes, the girl’s hands were covered ...

First up is Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, the No. 1 Maine beach according to TripAdvisor. This spot even earned the website's ...

The town of Harpswell, Maine raised shark notification flags at Cedar Beach after two documented sightings of great white ...

If you’re drawn to water, now’s the time to make it part of your travel plans. Studies link time near oceans, lakes, and ...

Two great white sharks have been spotted in the same area north of Portland prompting local officials to alert swimmers to be extremely careful in the water.

The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

If you go swimming in an open waterway, there's a non-zero chance you'll get sick. A new push in Washington aims to make ...

Day’s Store at 182 Main St. in Belgrade has been a staple for residents in the Lakes Region since 1958, selling everything ...

Planned Parenthood isn't the only abortion provider that stands to lose Medicaid payments under a budget plan signed by ...

Lake Augusta becomes overwhelmed with cormorant droppings. Residents in Mendota Heights are looking for solutions to make the ...

LITTLE CURRENT—It is back to the future for the Great Lakes Cruising Club’s (GLCC) 60th anniversary Rendezvous. The GLCC’s popular gathering began here on Manitoulin Island, in the Port of Little ...