Beaches

Planning a beach day with your dog? These seven pet-friendly Michigan beaches allow leashed dogs.

A new travel report reveals why this Great Lake has quietly become the deadliest body of water in the U.S.

In Michigan, the rules regarding the removal of sand from beaches are specific and vary depending on the location and purpose of the removal. Here's what your allowed to do and not do.

Hollywood exaggerated quicksand, but it is still a peril that could happen. Is it something Michiganders should be worried about in real life?

Sleeping Bear Dunes is a popular destination for both Michiganders and tourists. While its many dunes can be fun climb, doing so could lead to a massive fine if done wrong.

Escape to North Shore Beach or Sleeping Bear Dunes - two of the top 15 lake beaches in the US by Fodors Travel!

It's fun to spend some time on Michigan beaches, especially when it's hot. That fun can be ruined by people who don't follow these five simple beach rules.

Michigan will see temps around 90 degrees this week. Time to hit the beach.

When double red flags you're not supposed to be in the dangerous water. What happens to parents that let their kids go in anyways?

Looking for your next adventure? Locals say these 8 spots in Michigan are absolutely gorgeous

Before you take a dip in the Michigan waters make sure they are safe to be in.

Michigan has tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, meaning you're never more than 6 miles from a body of water or 85 miles from a Great Lake. Sometimes those waters become unsafe with high levels of bacteria or other pollutants and need to be closed for public safety.