As of Tuesday afternoon, total ice coverage on the Great Lakes stands at 48.42%. It's a significant jump that places this year well ahead of historical averages for early February. While the ...

Thick ice grew on Michigan's Great Lakes over the weekend, Feb. 1, and more may develop from this week's Arctic air. See the current coverage.

Ice cover on each of the Great Lakes is above its average for this time of year as the region remains mired in an extended ...

Rangers from the Hiawatha National Forest gave advice on when to experience the "solitude and wilderness" of the ice caves.

Dress right: Wear layers, including a wool sweater or other garment under a water-and-wind-resistant shell. Wool retains your ...

On Friday, a Canadian ice breaker helped to lead a group of tankers through the ice on the Detroit River. The U.S. Coast ...

Escape the noise at Lake Le-Aqua-Na in northern Illinois, where quiet shores, scenic trails, and stunning sunrises await. Perfect for early risers and nature lovers!

Attention has shifted to a round of snow churning along the Lake Michigan shoreline - ahead of even more winter weather expected later this weekend.

Brief, heavy bursts of snow expected in parts of the Chicago area late Friday could lead to potentially hazardous driving ...

As climate change alters ice cover, researchers are asking for data from locals who are already "in tune with the ice." ...

Zippel Bay Resort's Igloo Bar is an oasis for ice anglers, snowmobilers and any other outdoorsy winter-types. To get there, you drive down a long ice road on Lake of the Woods in Williams. About a ...

Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs. Check the websites below for updates on the ice rink status. COOK COUNTY Arlington ...