At the end of a hike through a forested wilderness area on the shore of this Michigan lake, you'll be rewarded with swimming ...

This massive Great Lake is the cleanest in the U.S. and offers pristine camping, kayaking, and stargazing across its rugged 2 ...

If you're looking for an epic kayaking adventure or a hiking trip with plenty of seclusion, this Michigan island in Lake ...

Michigan’s summers are made for water. With more than 11,000 inland lakes and miles of Great Lakes shoreline, the state offers no shortage of spots to swim, wade or float. For many residents and ...

A Minnesotan, Connell instantly thought of Silver Bay and its black sand beach. He wrote to Curious Minnesota, the Strib’s reader-powered reporting project, to ask: “Does stamp sand pollution exist in ...

MUNISING, MI -- If you’ve ever found yourself standing at Sand Point Beach in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, staring at the wild island in Lake Superior and wondering “how do I get over there?” − ...

Anyone who lived in the Upper Peninsula this past winter, or anywhere in Michigan for that matter, will forever remember the brutal winter of 2013–2014 for its scarily low temperatures, icy drives, ...

A 150-mile route along Lake Superior in northern Minnesota is among the most scenic drives in the Great Lakes region, according to World Atlas.

The park features sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and over 100 miles of trails. Established as a National Lakeshore in 1966, the area boasts a rich history dating back over 10,000 years.