About 16 miles off the Wisconsin shore, the conditions in Lake Michigan were considered normal and favorable. The winds blew in from the southeast at seven knots, considered a gentle breeze on the ...

Five people and a dog were rescued from Lake Michigan after the mast on their catamaran broke and fell into the water over the weekend, officials said. The broken mast was still attached to the vessel ...

As more Michiganders take to visiting the Great Lakes this summer, there are several places to learn more about the history of the lakes and the various shipwrecks. There are several different ...

EMPIRE, MI -- Ever wonder what’s happening down in the depths of Lake Michigan? Curious why the water below the sand dunes looks Caribbean blue? Wondering how to get rid of those stubborn mussels ...

In four decades of news work, I'd never reported from underwater. Last month, I donned a wetsuit and dived under Lake Michigan, a few miles off the Upper Peninsula. My guides took me to within inches ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With hundreds of shipwrecks sitting at the bottom of the Great Lakes, the state of Michigan works to prevent theft, damage and corrosion with legally protected locations ...

Citizen scientists discovered a ghost ship that had eluded historians and shipwreck hunters for decades, lying at the bottom of Lake Michigan. "A few of us had to pinch each other," said Brendon ...

The state ruled on a controversial goose-gassing program, underwater spearfishing and other issues, and is moving toward ...

Beneath the tranquil surface of Grand Traverse Bay lies a secret far older than any shipwreck. Long known for calm waters and a proud seafaring past, the bay is now drawing attention for a prehistoric ...

PORT WASHINGTON – About 16 miles offshore, the conditions in Lake Michigan were considered normal and favorable. The winds blew in from the southeast at seven knots, considered a gentle breeze on the ...