The National Weather Service reports that Lake Erie is roughly 70% frozen over. Ice thickness varies between 2 and 12 inches depending on location.

Wintertime in Ohio is a magical time of year, and Lake Erie turns into a sort of incredible wonderland worthy of adventure in the meantime.

While Columbus has much to offer travelers and locals alike, one of its finest hidden gems is Topiary Park. It's the only known topiary interpretation of a painting, as it's inspired by Georges Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte. Stunning and unusual, visitors have been dazzled by this spot since 1992.

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has announced the 33rd annual Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest. This is an amazing opportunity for Ohioans to capture and showcase the unique beauty, wildlife,

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has announced the 33rd annual Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest. This is an amazing opportunity for Ohioans to capture and showcase the unique beauty, wildlife ...

Strong winds create dangerous conditions, prompting rescue mission by U.S. Coast Guard and local fire department.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — The Coast Guard rescued four ice fishermen who were stranded on an ice floe in Lake Erie Tuesday afternoon off of Catawba Island in Ottawa County, according to an officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

According to a representative with the Coast Guard, four people were reported to be stuck on the ice floe about a mile out from Catawba State Park around 4:35 p.m. The Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard 9th District has been called to rescue at least four people trapped on the ice on Lake Erie, officials have confirmed.

Fredonia’s “Save Our Reservoir” faction has repeated its concerns about contaminants in Lake Erie water. Former Trustee James Lynden, one of the movement’s leaders, lectured the village Board of Trustees this week about microplastics and sewage in the lake water.

Now, after temperatures plummeted below zero, Lake Erie is about 60% frozen. That’s about 20% more ice than average for this time of year. Lake Erie is shallower and narrower than other Great Lakes, so it freezes faster.

As temperatures rise and winds pick up, rescue teams are issuing a warning about dangerous conditions on Lake Erie.