Coast Guard suspends search for ice climber who fell from Pictured Rocks cliff
James Bake of Gaylord was with a friend when he fell from a cliff into Lake Superior this week.
'Bad luck Barquentine' shipwreck that sank in 1869 discovered in Lake Superior
The ship had already sunk twice before and rammed a ship in Lake Huron by the time it sank. But the bad luck didn't stop there as the crew waited in the life boat to be saved, a passing vessel completely ignored them.
Video: Crystal clear ice forms on Lake Superior
Lake Superior froze over last week, creating an incredible phenomenon where the lake was completely clear - and several inches thick, making it possible to see to the bottom of the Great Lake.
Mysterious sand slabs appearing on Lake Michigan beach
It's not the first time strange objects have appeared in that part of the Great Lakes. Last year, strange sand sculptures appeared.
Forever chemicals detected in fish near Detroit and around Great Lakes, maps shows
Consuming a single fish from a lake or river in Michigan is the equivalent to drinking water with a months-worth of forever chemicals in it.
Indiana man breaks state fishing record twice in 1 day on Lake Michigan
Scott Skafar, a fisherman from Valparaiso, Indiana, caught two burbots that broke Indiana’s state record in a single day.
Great Lakes ice coverage is paltry but still expected to get above average
We're almost a month into winter and just 3.1% of the entire Great Lakes is covered by ice. Despite the tiny figure, researchers still forecast we'll get above average.
Newest ship to sail the Great Lakes is a 105-foot schooner
The ship will be sailing the waters around Grand Traverse Bay this summer.
Massive gathering of Redhead ducks, other birds spotted in Straits of Mackinac
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.
See immaculate sunrises caught over Detroit River, Lake St. Clair this year
There were some noisy moments in 2022. But occasionally there were quiet periods of time as well. That includes some of the amazing sunrises caught by FOX 2 photojournalist Doug Tracey
Mackinac Bridge piece finds new home in South Pole
Brendan Fisher recently started a 13-month stint in Antarctica as a heavy equipment mechanic. He decided to commemorate his arrival with a slice of Mackinac Bridge history.
The Great Lakes are growing more acidic
The chemical transformation of the Great Lakes could make them less hospitable to animals, causing disruptions in the food chain and killing off marine animals.
Lake Superior water levels 'substantially high' after surge in November rain
Lake Superior measured a 40% increase in precipitation last month, delaying the seasonal drop in lake levels and leading to a larger-than-expected height.
Ancient life, rare plants found in Michigan's sinkholes
Several sinkholes in northeast Michigan spawned from the vast cave network underneath the region. A FOX 2 photographer ventured into these columns, finding plants and organisms found nowhere else in Michigan.
Algal blooms in Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay cost Michigan $5.9M a year, study finds
During the most extreme events, harmful algal bloom events get so big they can be seen from space.
Map shows why more people could move to Michigan, Great Lakes in future
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior was 292-foot barge that collided with vessel during storm
It was an October storm that slammed into the two ships, snapping the tow line between the them. When the steamer tried reconnecting to the barge, strong waves shoved the two vessels together.
Great Lakes drownings exceed 100 deaths
The agency that tracks drownings in the Great Lakes says this year has seen a record number of cases.
Jellyfish discovered in Island Lake Recreation Area pond near Brighton
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Study: Monarch butterflies could thrive in southern Great Lakes amid declining populations
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.