CHICAGO -- Swimmers braved the cold to swim among ice pancakes that had formed on top of the freezing Lake Michigan water ... the icy plunge at both North Avenue Beach and Ohio Street Beach.

Ice extended nearly out of sight from the snow and ice-packed beaches at Pere Marquette ... stretching quite a distance into Lake Michigan and completely encasing the the north pier head.

WARNING: Some may find the visuals in this story disturbing. Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. Over the weekend, volunteers ...

McMillan, Michigan, is a winter wonderland offering unforgettable adventures, from dog sledding to stunning snowy ...

On the west shore of Lake Michigan, NextEra Energy says it still wants a 20-year extension for the two reactors at the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant, located north of Two Rivers, which would ...

Shackleford Banks in North Carolina Shackleford Banks ... and over 2 miles of sandy beaches. Set along the shores of Lake Michigan, this park offers abundant natural beauty and activities for ...

Located in Lincoln Park directly on Lake Michigan, North Avenue Beach is one of the most popular swimming spots in Chicago. The sandy beach has volleyball courts, plenty of space for visitors to ...

The Point is a park just north of 57th Street Beach. Reports found the iconic limestone is still protecting the lakefront, and can be preserved, even though the blocks are sinking. "All three ...

But here in Michigan ... ski hill north of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, just an hour’s drive from the international border, enjoys a skier’s dream of a microclimate, with lake-effect dumps ...

CoreLogic weighed the cost of replacing homes, the frequency of climate disasters, and more to identify areas with lower risks from natural disasters.

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