Lakes

Here's a real fact that does not sound like a fact. The prettiest lake in Illinois isn't in Illinois at all. If you're confused, join the club.

Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water.

If you were planning on swimming at an Illinois lake this weekend, you might want to check the status first as suddenly there are urgent orders at a half dozen Illinois water places to avoid swimming at all costs.

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.

We can't decide if the pickle theme or the beachfront view is the coolest thing about the Pickle Factory in Pepin, Wisconsin.

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.