"Averaging 279 feet in depth, the lake reaches 925 feet at its deepest point," according to the Great Lakes Commission. The coldest lake is Lake Superior, with its warmest water temperature of 66.6 ...

Most of Michigan's Great Lakes and inland lakes have reached a suitable swimming temperature. Here are the current water ...

After reaching a peak of more than 50% coverage in February, Great Lakes ice held on into May this year. Here's where.

Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan, is set to reopen June 25, 2025. Here's how you can visit the Lake Michigan historic lighthouse.

In a guard-gated community in Bloomfield Township, a custom built home in Oakland County is on the market for $2 million. A ...

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage (52.23%) since February 2022. Lake Superior was the last of the Great Lakes to become ice-free on May 11, 2025. As of June 6, 2025, water ...

First Street Beach is the best beach in Michigan for the second year in a row, according to USA Today 10Best.

But at some Lake Michigan beaches in Cook and Lake counties — and some beaches at inland lakes in McHenry County — nary a soul is to be found.

Authorities say a victim was rescued and transported to the hospital after falling off a jet ski in Lake Michigan near Winthrop Harbor and nearly drowning Saturday evening.

Small craft advisories are in effect for Lake Michigan and Lake Huron due to high waves and strong currents. Beach hazard statements are issued for southwestern Lake Michigan shorelines, urging ...

After reaching a peak of more than 50% coverage in February, Great Lakes ice held on into May this year. Here's where.