At the end of a hike through a forested wilderness area on the shore of this Michigan lake, you'll be rewarded with swimming ...

One of the best things about 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' is that you're never far from a body of water. Head to this Twin ...

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula feels wild, welcoming, and wonderfully remote. It is the kind of place where towering cliffs meet.

This massive Great Lake is the cleanest in the U.S. and offers pristine camping, kayaking, and stargazing across its rugged 2 ...

A Minnesotan, Connell instantly thought of Silver Bay and its black sand beach. He wrote to Curious Minnesota, the Strib’s reader-powered reporting project, to ask: “Does stamp sand pollution exist in ...

Michigan’s summers are made for water. With more than 11,000 inland lakes and miles of Great Lakes shoreline, the state offers no shortage of spots to swim, wade or float. For many residents and ...

MUNISING, MI -- If you’ve ever found yourself standing at Sand Point Beach in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, staring at the wild island in Lake Superior and wondering “how do I get over there?” − ...

Anyone who lived in the Upper Peninsula this past winter, or anywhere in Michigan for that matter, will forever remember the brutal winter of 2013–2014 for its scarily low temperatures, icy drives, ...

The park features sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and over 100 miles of trails. Established as a National Lakeshore in 1966, the area boasts a rich history dating back over 10,000 years.

MANISTEE, MI – This beach is the reigning, undefeated, undisputed champion of Michigan beaches. Manistee’s First Street Beach claimed the title of Best Beach in Michigan for the second year running.