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 ...

Lake Michigan reached a short-term peak of 21 percent ice cover last week, creating unique winter images of the lakeshore.

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 ...