Hunting will likely be allowed at Stearns County's new Chain of Lakes County Park in Cold Spring. A June 25 public meeting ...

In Edgewater, the low lake levels have connected two popular beaches while also exposing a protected dunes area to beachgoers ...

With dedication and ingenuity, a recovery team has been helping the endangered shorebirds overcome old and emerging threats ...

Then came the next year. Still, almost no mussels. Nearly a decade later, the invasive mussels — which completely smother the bottom of Lake Michigan — haven’t fully recolonized the rocky shoal.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Dam Safety Unit announced that about $14.9 million in grants have been authorized for dam maintenance, removal, and ...

Northern Michigan's Chain of Lakes Water Trail earns Pure Michigan recognition. by Kody Bair. Tue, April 29th 2025 at 10:59 PM. Updated Tue, April 29th 2025 at 6:19 AM. 5. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.

ELK RAPIDS — The Chain of Lakes Water Trail was officially designated the first Pure Michigan Water Trail in the state of Michigan April 16 at the 2025 Governor’s Conference ...

ELK RAPIDS — The Chain of Lakes Water Trail in Michigan has been designated as the state’s first Pure Michigan Water Trail. According to an April 22 news release, the announcement was made on ...

The Chain of Lakes Water Trail is a collection of 12 interconnected lakes providing more than 100 miles of quality paddling experiences for all levels of paddlers in northern Michigan.

However, according to the study, Lake Superior is less sensitive to changes in air temperature compared to Lakes Michigan and Huron. Austin said the scientists don’t know why — at least not yet.