Presque Isle State Park officials will know within the next week whether swimming will be permitted once again this summer at Beach 11. Swimming has been restricted at the popular beach since July 15 ...

Always swim with a buddy, supervise children, and avoid swimming during thunderstorms or while intoxicated. Check for rip current advisories and weather forecasts before entering the water. Be ...

With many people soaking up the sun at beaches this summer, recent drownings have been raising awareness about the best practices when encountering a rip current – also widely known as a riptide.

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial close of lake-recreation season, and the official end of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly beach ...

Several factors contribute to high E. coli levels at Beach 11, including shallow water, limited circulation, boat traffic, and geese. Park officials plan to address the geese issue and dredge the ...