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These nine Grand Rapids restaurants offer more than just great food—they deliver unbeatable waterfront views, too. Locals reveal their go-to spots.

Looking to relax on the river this summer? Here are five great places to go tubing near Grand Rapids—plus where to rent gear and catch a shuttle.

Skip the beach traffic! Explore six local lakes perfect for a refreshing swim less than 25 minutes from Grand Rapids.

Summer is here and the water is warming up, so Michigan families are getting boats and personal watercraft back on the water. For parents, it’s a good time to understand teen watercraft safety and rules.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park has opened a 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk, giving wheelchair users and visitors with mobility challenges a stair-free route to the Upper Falls and improving access to a major Michigan attraction.

Michigan is filled with lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and creeks. One Michigan creek has a mysterious color that probably helped name the creek, or did it?

Michigan is the Great Lakes state, and with all these lakes, comes a lot of boaters. At a recent refueling, a boat drove away and exploded moments after leaving the dock.

If you're curious about the locations of artesian flowing wells in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, someone has created a helpful map, so you can find the ones closest to you.

That nostalgic garden‑hose drink might be laced with heavy metals, BPA, mold, and harsh chemicals. Michigan tap lines are safer. Pick NSF/ANSI‑certified hoses to avoid contamination.

A father, his son, and a friend were seriously injured when the boat they were on exploded on a Michigan lake over the weekend.

Summer heat calls for swimming, but be aware: a dozen Michigan beaches have contamination warnings from harmful bacteria.

There are some sensational waterfalls located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, but one hidden gem stands out.