Crashing waves struck the prow, the cold water of Lake Huron splashing those of us braving the top deck of the small ferry.

Michigan’s isolated national park, Isle Royale, has two modes of public transportation crossing Lake Superior. There are two ...

The Great Lakes use a color-coded beach flag system to inform the public of current water conditions. These flags are updated ...

Mackinac Island features one of the nation's top butterfly gardens, per the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Here's what to know.

Residents of Neebish Island in Northern Michigan say cuts to ferry service implemented last year have increasingly isolated ...

Hunters are reminded that Michigan’s bear and elk license application period is open through June 1. You can apply anywhere ...

The boat north of Grand Marais in the U.P.'s Lake Superior called in a distress signal Friday that the boat was taking on ...

The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World includes over 1,000 butterflies and over 20 insect, amphibian and reptile exhibits. The northern Michigan island is a popular summer ...

What better place to relax away from noisy city roads than on the world's largest porch at this historic Michigan hotel? It's ...

Grand Island native Sarah Cain, who went on to great success at the University of Michigan, is glad she became ... “He moved around the same time that my family moved to Grand Island,” she ...

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Coast Guard said four people were saved and their boat was towed to shore Friday afternoon.

“There were several 40 to 50-foot Beneteaus partaking in the Spinnaker Division, where all enjoyed a tremendous sail, ...