great lakes

Find out how much Michigan families really spend on a Lake Michigan beach day—from gas to parking to snacks—so you can plan and budget smart.

With spectacular sunsets, awe-inspiring dunes, and plenty of room for activities, 20 Michigan beaches competed to be the best in the state. See which made the top ten— and which beach scored No. 1 again!

The Great Lakes State went 0 for 5 in a Reddit poll asking users to name the best city on each lake. While Marquette and Traverse City received some recognition, no Michigan city topped the list, with cities in other states and Canada dominating the rankings.

From microplastics to food wrappers, see what’s polluting the Great Lakes and how you can help clean it up.

There's nothing like enjoying any one of Michigan's amazing beaches. However one Michigander may have second thoughts before walking on the beach.

Did you know Michigan's lowest point is not land but water? Discover how the Great Lakes hold this surprising geographical fact.

Did you know meteotsunamis strike Michigan’s shores over 100 times a year? Learn how changing weather patterns create waves that could impact your home.

Learn how Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's humorous attempt to rename Lake Michigan sparked a wave of discussion.

We know that Michigan is beautiful, but now everybody else does too! See where Michigan ranks among the other states.

Apparently, scientists didn’t even think the fish were ever in Lake Superior to begin with, which made the discovery even more shocking, as the report spoke about how and why they believed the fish to be extinct.