Double-crested cormorants have been thrilling Chicagoans lucky enough to witness thousands of the birds streaming along the ...

As families start thinking about going to the beach this summer, Wilmette Park District officials said their 2025 Lakefront ...

Season beach passes are available at no charge to Evanston residents who live in ZIP codes 60201 and 60202. Residents of the ...

Chicago visitors have around two dozen beaches to choose from for water-based activities. With the help of locals, we've ...

Mitchell O'Brien got stuck waist-deep in quicksand April 12 on a Lake Michigan beach in Leland. Photos of the mishap went ...

A Michigan man who became stuck up to his waist in "quicksand" on a Lake Michigan beach emerged without injuries -- and with ...

Find the best family summer getaways near Chicago with beaches, hikes, small towns and fun within 3 hours of the city.

From a kid with a Chinook salmon that looks as big as him to smallmouth bass up and down the Chicago lakefront, spring is a ...

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To celebrate, Campspot, a Grand Rapids-based booking platform for private campgrounds, dug into traveler data to reveal the ...