This weekend is expected to have some very nice summer weather, making it ideal for enjoying a day at your favorite beach.

The withdrawal of a chicken permit in a west Michigan community has led to a citation, federal lawsuit and a festering ...

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Northerly winds are creating potentially dangerous swimming conditions with waves reaching 7 feet at beaches in Mason, Oceana ...

Don’t let those sunny conditions fool you. Thursday’s brisk wind brought on another cold-water upwelling along some Lake ...

Enjoy a scoop or six on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 20. Unique ice cream shops line Lake Michigan's shore. Here's where to make a pit stop.

Cadillac is a northern Michigan city in the Lower Peninsula, surrounding Lake Cadillac. The town of about 10,000 residents is ...

The Port Huron area has its own lakefront beaches, but you can check out some of USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

With its sparkling waters, vibrant restaurants, and delightful lavender farm, Charlevoix could easily be mistaken for a town ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.