Recreation & Tourism

Southern Lake Michigan offers opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, surfing and more! Explore the tools and information below to help you have a fun and safe day on the water.

Programs & Initiatives

Chicago Water Walk

Take a tour of the city’s beautiful downtown lake and river fronts. While walking, you can use our app to learn just how important these resources are to the region—through fun facts, history, biology, and more. Stroll along the Chicago lakefront from Navy Pier to the Museum Campus, or stay at home and just visit our website.

Southern Lake Michigan Outdoors

Whether it’s swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, or camping you’re after in the southern Lake Michigan region, Southern Lake Michigan Outdoors is a handy resource. Visit this destination website to explore the coastal regions of Indiana and Illinois. Places of interest include national parks, city parks, blueways and other spots perfect for a day outdoors.

Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety

Lake Michigan is a great place to enjoy a day at the beach. Unfortunately, southern Lake Michigan has the highest rate of drowning in the Great Lakes. Rapidly changing conditions, an uneven lake bottom, and dangerous currents can catch the most skilled swimmer, boater, or angler off guard.

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Research Projects

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant funds original research projects that support and complement our education and outreach activities. The link below will take you the Recreation and Tourism section of our funded research database, where you will find project descriptions, contact information, and final reports and publications.

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