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.

Explore some of the most intact shipwrecks in the U.S., hidden in a quiet section of Lake Michigan known for its beauty and ...

A beach trail in Pennsylvania? The landlocked Keystone State has some big surprises, so head to Presque Isle State Park to discover a waterfront wonderland.

Experience the best of both worlds this summer in Ohio. Take a sandy hike followed by a refreshing dip at Headlands Beach ...

The warnings affected lakes in seven states and ocean beaches in two states as conditions could be "life-threatening." ...

Epic summer adventure? Try splashing in all five Great Lakes in one day. Here are three routes you can try, including a ...

In the United States, there are plenty of notable lakes, with Lake Tahoe, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and others as common destinations. In June, the USA TODAY Reader's Choice Awards were revealed for ...

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

Photographer David Zurick’s 'Third Coast' celebrates the Great Lakes’ 4,500-mile shoreline, which covers more distance than ...

Live out your lake life dreams at this charming Michigan village, boasting stunning waterfront views and heaps of sandy ...

. “And fortunately, there are other small lakes within Yankee Springs Recreation Area that can provide recreational ...

Most of Michigan's Great Lakes and inland lakes have reached a suitable swimming temperature. Here are the current water ...