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Doug the Tank, the viral 33-pound snapping turtle rescued along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Grand Haven, has officially been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery.

Discover why Michigan beaches have magnetic sand and why a magnet could be a surprising addition to your next Lake Michigan beach bag

Michigan’s best beaches are back in the 2026 USA Today 10Best poll with 18 nominees. Voting is open daily through May 18 as Michiganders decide which shoreline deserves the top spot.

A Northern Michigan golf destination is back in the spotlight after earning a top 3 ranking among the best golf resorts in the U.S., according to a new USA Today readers poll.

You might be surprised by just how far a muskie will travel in the Great Lakes. With a seven-year study now underway, early findings are already revealing some truly astonishing behavior.

Hidden 14 miles off the coast, giant circular formations beneath Lake Michigan are raising eyebrows among scientists. These strange shapes may hold clues to Earth’s ancient past.

After fines at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, many ask what Michigan’s rules are for taking rocks from beaches and how much is legally allowed.

Michigan and Illinois have spent years working together to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. However, the President says the carp are already there.

A Michigan beach just ranked No. 4 in the world on TripAdvisor’s list of One-of-a-Kind Beaches. Here’s why Sleeping Bear Dunes is earning global recognition.

A routine trip turned tragic when violent waves forced passengers and crew to abandon ship in 1872.

After a brutal cold snap, ice coverage across the Great Lakes surged almost overnight.

Discover Lake Michigan’s hidden winter magic with giant ice orbs, ice volcanoes, and crystal-clear ice treasures few tourists ever see.