Lowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S.

Some Southeast Michigan beaches are closed heading into 4th of July. Other beaches have advisories, meaning that there are ...

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Local experts don't want you to forget how water conditions can turn dangerous quickly in Lake Michigan.This year alone there ...

Just north of Honor, Michigan, this short trail winds through dunes and wildflowers to a peaceful Lake Michigan beach. It’s ...

Michigan has the nation's longest freshwater coastline at 3,288 miles. This coastline is super diverse with rocky cliffs, coastal wetlands but most importantly: beaches.

The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.

Lake Michigan Summer Beach Guide. We visited 55 public beaches from St. Joseph to Ludington to help you find the perfect spot of sand. We’ve also included information about how difficult the ...

EMPIRE, MI -- The term “dream job” gets thrown around far too often but finally there is a fair contender: Beach Ambassador on Lake Michigan. The Village of Empire grabbed the attention of ...

While Mackinac Island was named the No. 1 best summer travel destination, none of its beaches were named one of the best beaches in Michigan by USA TODAY readers.. USA TODAY's 2024 10Best Readers ...

The best Lake Michigan beaches in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin are ideal for a summer getaway with swimming, boating, and walking along the dunes.