New research suggests an ancient hotspot helped shape the Great Lakes, challenging traditional formation theories.

The Great Lakes surf season peaks in fall and winter when the wind creates some of the biggest waves of the year. Surfers ...

But what about using those powerful waves for some fun? While my Great Lakes surfing experience has had some mixed results up in Port Colbourne, ON or down along the Lake Erie shore in Western New ...

Since 1973, ice coverage has fallen by 77% on Lake Michigan and 71% on the Great Lakes as a whole. That has a far-reaching impact on coast erosion, aquatic ecosystems and Great Lakes shipping.