CHICAGO -- Swimmers braved the cold to swim among ice pancakes that had formed on top of the freezing Lake Michigan water in Chicago. The footage was posted on January 9 with the quote ...

MUSKEGON, MI — The impacts of the January cold plunge can still be seen along the Lake Michigan shoreline and it’s mesmerizing. Countless ice formations, resembling balls and pancakes ...

While Lake Michigan’s waters were crucial for trade, they also presented a challenge, particularly during the winter months when much of the lake’s surface would freeze. The formation of thick ...