A maritime archaeologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will share the history of the specialized ...

Tennessee is one of those states where natural wonders appear both above the ground—in places like the Tennessee River Gorge ...

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The nation's 250th anniversary starts on Saturday with the commemoration of Col. Henry Knox's train of artillery into ...

Winter storms on the Great Lakes can temporarily lower water levels, revealing shipwrecks and other submerged features. Strong, sustained winds during colder months push water from one end of a lake ...

According to NOAA ice analysis updated this week, average ice cover across all five Great Lakes remains below 10%. This is tracking near average for mid-December. That’s not unusual. Historically, ...

BYU Professor of Geology, Greg Carling, and his team are investigating possible groundwater contamination in the Great Salt Lake, a crucial ecosystem that supports thousands of migratory birds. "The ...

A surfer rides through blowing snow as Lake Michigan waves crash into the St. Joseph Inner and Outer Lighthouses Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mich. (Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via ...

DETROIT – It's that time of year — again — when cold air sweeps across the Great Lakes region, dropping huge amounts of lake-effect snow from Michigan's Upper Peninsula into Western New York. Snow has ...

While most Americans will enjoy cooler temperatures and pleasant weather, several areas around the Great Lake will be shoveling snow ahead of dinner. Snow-prone cities along Lakes Michigan, Erie, and ...

A Great Lakes dinosaur is once again swimming in an Upstate New York creek, thanks to recent stocking efforts by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC, in partnership with the Seneca ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Great Lakes cruising in 2026 is projected to deliver record growth, new itineraries and a major economic lift across the region. The season will be highlighted by the debut of ...