lakes

It's a phenomenon that occurs when conditions are *just* right, but this year seems to be a good year for wild ice in Minnesota.

It's located along Minnesota's pristine North Shore but this 'lake' is anything but scenic...

Just in case you wanna (discreetly) go nuts this summer.

Some small Missouri places that seem to be forgotten by modern society have interesting backstories if you dig deep enough. That's true of a small Missouri village that appears will be soon overtaken by a large lake, but it has another history to share, too.

Hidden within Wisconsin's largest state-owned forest lies a small lake with crystal-clear water and a beach you'll love to relax on.

If you're looking for a prime place to cool off, there's an area in southern Illinois that includes an epic waterfall that was just declared the best swimming hole in the Land of Lincoln.

If swimming in dirty, weedy lake water isn't your favorite thing to do, check out these 3 quarry lakes in Wisconsin that have crystal-clear water.

I have to admit that I was a little surprised to learn this, but I have confirmed it is true. One of America's top 3 "cleanest" lakes is in Illinois. Sort of.

Pearl Lake in South Beloit, Illinois has been closed to the public since 2019, but now the new owner is welcoming the public back for the first time in 4 years.

If someone asked you what the largest lake in Illinois is, could you tell them? I know one of the answers and, yes, there are more than one. It's tricky depending on some other specifics. Let's explore the possibilities.