As the heat starts to soar today, it will feel like a great day to be at the beach. But the wind is creating currents and ...

Don’t let those sunny conditions fool you. Thursday’s brisk wind brought on another cold-water upwelling along some Lake Michigan beaches. Earlier today, the water temperatures at a handful of the ...

Hike dune ridgelines that feel like island peaks, paddle through teal coves that rival the tropics, and end your nights with ...

As seasoned hikers, we were interested in identifying the best state parks with excellent walkways and trails. Using our experience looking for the best places to put our own hiking boots, we got ...

Saugatuck is the kind of waterfront town that makes you forget your worries with just one sunset. The blue waters of Lake Michigan create a soothing backdrop for this artsy hideaway. Colorful boats ...

One of the swimming beaches at Hamlin Beach State Park has temporarily closed due to high levels of E. coli in the water, according to the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and ...

One of the swimming beaches at Hamlin Beach State Park has temporarily closed due to high levels of E. coli in the water, according to the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and ...

Only one state park beach was off limits to swimmers on Friday.

South Beach State Park in Newport will host its annual sandcastle competition from 10 a.m. to noon on July 26. Here's how to watch and participate.

The beach at Gouldsboro State Park closed Thursday due to water sample failures, DCNR said in an alert. They said the beach will remain closed until acceptable results are received.

Grand Haven State Park, site of one of Michigan's most popular beaches, had an overwhelming turnout this Fourth of July, which left behind a mountain of trash.