August is the best time of the year to take a dip in Lake Michigan, when its waters hover in the balmy upper 60s. Experts say so, and Chicago’s crowded beaches offer proof. But an invisible hazard can ...

Mention "beach holiday," and images of U.S. beach towns that rival the Caribbean are most likely to come to mind. But it would be a disservice to fixate solely on superstar beach destinations like ...

You can’t help but get that feeling during beach season on the Great Lakes. It’s lying out in the sun in pursuit of a tan. Or sitting in the shade to avoid the rays. It’s diving into the waves. Or ...

High waves and strong currents will create life-threatening conditions across Michigan's Great Lakes for swimmers and boaters, the National Weather Service said as it announced advisories for Thursday ...

Some areas of Michigan's Great Lakes remained dangerous early Friday, Aug. 29, for beach-goers, with waves up to 6 feet and dangerous currents, but conditions are expected to improve for the three-day ...

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