Beaches, Lakes & Rivers

Welcoming waters invite swimmers, boaters, floaters and beachcombers to bask in their glory.


Michigan State Parks with Unique Features

While they have Lake Michigan—and its spectacular sunsets—in common, each of the state parks along its shore offer so... Read More

Best Beach Adventures 

Awesome Sand Dunes  The Great Lake State’s west coast boasts countless beaches and a variety of sand dunes (surp... Read More

Top 5 Ferry Services on Michigan Lakes

The communities of Petoskey and Harbor Springs, near the tip of Michigan’s Mitten, have been destinations for summert... Read More

Paddle Through Diverse Scenery on 5 Urban Rivers

Have kayak – will paddle. The rivers that flow through Lansing, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Detroit are id... Read More