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No roads. No help. Just ice, storms, and months of brutal cold. Living through a full winter frozen into remote waters might be the most extreme thing we’ve ever done—and it’s only just begun.
Untapped ice fishing pond! Discover the incredible potential of this untouched farm pond for ice fishing.
Meet the swimmers who swim in Lake Michigan year-round – even in winter weather. For many Chicagoans, Labor Day marks the end of the swim season. But the die-hard members of Open Water Chicago ...
In the dim twilight of an Arctic winter’s day, with the low sun stretching its orange fingers across the frozen sea, a group of researchers drill a hole through the ice and insert a hydrogen ...
He chainsaws a big circle in the ice, attaches an outboard motor to it, gets the whole plate spinning, and sets up a winter wonderland ... shot over three days on a frozen lake in Minnesota.
Gaylord, Michigan, was transformed as a deadly winter storm left a trail of destruction across northern parts of the state. Video captured by Shannon Elizabeth Britz on Saturday, March 29, shows roads ...
Winter is getting shorter in the US Midwest, threatening the beloved cold-weather culture of skiing, ice fishing, dog sledding and ice roads. But now Midwesterners are using technology to fight back.
The scientific team discovered a giant iceberg within ocean waters measuring the same area as Chicago. The massive chunk of frozen water exists beyond its ... value to various research fields. Under ...
First Stage has unveiled its  2025-2026 season, featuring seven productions designed for theater lovers of all ages, ...
The extent of sea ice blanketing the Arctic this winter fell to the lowest level ... conditions are frigid and much of the ocean is frozen over. But just 5.53 million square miles of ice had ...
Ice cream is the one sweet treat that delights both kids and parents. You can’t go wrong grabbing a scoop or two at your favorite local shop. But what about taking the frozen classic to the next level ...
He said the chiller that keeps the ice frozen on the surface of the arena ... (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) The first floor locker rooms and second floor restrooms will be prioritized for ...