Lake Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes rescues spark curiosity as viral footage shows how emergency teams handle steep 450-foot dune climbs in Michigan.

USA Today’s 2026 10Best poll ranked Michigan’s top beaches, with 18 nominees narrowed to a Top 10. South Beach in South Haven takes No. 1 in the state after a public vote. See the rest of Michigan's 10 best beaches in 2026 here.

That foam on Michigan lakes and rivers could carry PFAS and bacteria. Health officials say avoid contact to keep you and your pets safe this summer.

Michigan proves once again it does lake life best, landing three towns on Midwest Living’s 2026 list of the region’s top lake destinations.

Doug the Tank, the viral 33-pound snapping turtle rescued along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Grand Haven, has officially been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery.

Discover why Michigan beaches have magnetic sand and why a magnet could be a surprising addition to your next Lake Michigan beach bag

A Northern Michigan golf destination is back in the spotlight after earning a top 3 ranking among the best golf resorts in the U.S., according to a new USA Today readers poll.

You might be surprised by just how far a muskie will travel in the Great Lakes. With a seven-year study now underway, early findings are already revealing some truly astonishing behavior.

Traverse City is gaining national attention after being named one of the best small-town food scenes in America for 2026, climbing higher in this year’s rankings.

Hidden 14 miles off the coast, giant circular formations beneath Lake Michigan are raising eyebrows among scientists. These strange shapes may hold clues to Earth’s ancient past.