In northern Michigan, this welcoming lakeside town pairs boating, beach days, wooded pathways, and relaxed camping with ...

Eljin Her, a freshman at F.L. Schlagle High School in Kansas City, Kansas, stands for a portrait at Wyandotte County Lake Park on March 3, 2026. Her was among several community members who came to ...

Hartwick Pines State Park is just a short drive away. This park has some of the last old-growth pine trees in Michigan. These ...

If you want big water without the constant crowds, this is the lake that delivers quiet beaches, easy island hops, and ...

It's always a good time to plan your beach vacation, and if you're looking to the Midwest, we researched the best spots to swim that aren't on the Great Lakes.

In 2021, Nevada residents John and Courtney Dunlap took a trip to Michigan, visiting the shores of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. They were impressed by the state’s natural beauty and friendly ...

Bass Lake pumping out trout and bass, Mike Beighey reported. Millerton spotted bass active, Tas Moua said. New Melones kicking out big bass, Aaron Jones reported. Delta sturgeon action solid, Steve ...

Fire departments say warm weather is rapidly changing ice conditions after a woman fell through near Schlitz Audubon, urging people to stay off or use safety gear.

The wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale nearly 150 years ago has been discovered, searchers announced ...

Ehorn will be presenting the discovery in person at the 2026 Ghost Ships Festival at the Inn on Maritime Bay in Manitowoc on March 7.

Michigan's 2026 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties ended in 48 minutes. The fishing season — known as the state's shortest — began at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and ...

Standing on the shore with sand in your hair after a long beach day, admiring a century-old lighthouse while the sun sets behind the arrow-straight horizon and the waves create a gentle rhythmic ...