Huron-Clinton Metroparks see huge demand for free kids and adult swim lessons

Access to a pool, the cost of classes, and experiences like a near-drowning are all barriers to learning how to swim. But in a state surrounded by lakes, getting comfortable in the water can be life-saving.

Monroe County KOA adding 2 pools, new cabins, more amenities

The Monroe County KOA in Petersburg is getting two pools, a splash pad, and more over the next several years. The swimming lake was closed and drained last summer after several drownings.