The Great Lakes ice season is officially over. Spring melt has raised water levels for lakes.

They offer turquoise bays, remote islands, 11,000 miles of shoreline, and are within a day’s drive of about 35 million ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With continuing above-freezing temperatures across the region, Great Lakes ice coverage has dropped to less than 10% since ...

Here's a look at the 10 largest islands on the Great Lakes, spread among U.S. and Canadian waters across the lakes.

It may seem like spring is taking a long time to arrive, but the Great Lakes seem to be racing toward clear water. As of April 5-6, Great Lakes ice cover was ranging from 7.77% to 7.44%, with the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Great Lakes reached their highest percentage of ice coverage in three years on Feb. 21, federal officials said, but have seen ...

The Great Lakes are currently at 33.19% ice coverage, the highest point so far in 2025. This year's ice coverage is significantly higher than the past two years, with Lake Erie reaching 92.9% coverage ...

Explore the Great Lakes' quieter side with cruises offering science, history, and unique access to hidden gems.

At the Great Lakes Day summit, politicians and officials of all stripes gather in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate their commitment to the largest freshwater ecosystem on the planet. For years, ...

It was a historic winter for snowfall in the Great Lakes. Now, some cities are seeing their wettest springs on record, leading to an abundance of rain and snowmelt, causing flooding. Parts of Michigan ...

This story has been updated with new information. All of the Great Lakes and Michigan's inland lakes are seeing warmer temperatures as we reach the peak of summer, making it warm enough for a beach ...