Surfing in Northern Michigan? For most people, it seems unreal. But for filmmaker and Hometown Hype: Michigan director Mike ...

Short-period waves, sudden gales and freezing spray turn freshwater into a death trap on the Great Lakes—a phenomenon that brought the mighty Edmund Fitzgerald to the bottom.

Thanks to Mother Nature, an incredible surf scene popped up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. As part of the Hometown Hype tour, we were able to profile that community.

From hand-built canoes to massive freighters, violent storms have tested ships for centuries and led to tragedies that ...

A June 21 storm caused significant water level changes in Lake Superior, particularly in Whitefish Bay. The event involved a meteotsunami, storm surge, and seiche activity. While the Great Lakes don't ...

Great Lakes water temperatures are currently warm enough for swimming, but thunderstorms pose a risk. Swimmers should be cautious of cold shock in waters below 60 degrees. Need a break from Michigan's ...

A 150-mile route that traces the shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota is among the most scenic drives in the Great Lakes region, according to World Atlas. The roughly three-hour drive along ...