Glide Michigan’s West Side
Paddleboarders enjoy a remarkable perspective shift at a quiet, relaxing pace
Devising a Workable Plan
Could a huge shoreline recreation area near Alpena become the first developed state park in six decades?
Churning Up Treasures
Beach glass collectors recommend hitting the shoreline ahead of others in the spring to discover the best keepers
Michigan’s Top Lake Towns
When it comes to weekends or vacation time, we like to make a beeline to one of these enjoyable locations. With the help of a handful of in-the-know locals weighing in, we reveal these cities’ popular hang-outs and best-kept secrets, and explore everything from the prettiest beaches to perfect picnic fare.
Restoring the Grand
Michigan’s longest river is about to rediscover its pulse in Grand Rapids, and paddlers are invited along for the ride.
Epic Times
Three annual festivals celebrate the state’s winter wonderland charms and their participants’ creativity
A Paradise Primer
The Upper Peninsula’s Les Cheneaux Islands archipelago entices visitors to explore its small-town charms and jagged Lake Huron shoreline
Rediscover Muskegon
With miles of public beaches and a revitalized downtown, this Lake Michigan waterfront community can’t wait for summer to begin
Life on the Docks
Mike Davenport and Kristin Forster both spent their youth developing an affinity for Lake Huron’s enticing waters.Davenport lived his formative years in Ruby, a...
Outdoor Sampler
From easy to challenging trails, the terrain at state recreation areas transforms into rousing snowshoeing routes come winter
