The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards picked 10 west and northern Michigan beaches as the state's best. Summer is nearly here in Michigan and now's the time to start planning a trip to the beach ...

Lake Ontario, one of the region's five Great Lakes, is the only one that doesn't border Michigan. Here's what to know.

Dave Benjamin, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about water and boat safety with summer on the horizon. Dave ...

The Columbia River is critical for fish, energy, commerce and identity. But it faces an uncertain future. How much more can ...

Lake Erie, one of the region's five Great Lakes, lies on the southeast coast of Michigan. Here's what to know.

Will Florida have the top class in the state again? Will Florida State's 2025 season impact it's 2026 recruiting? Can Miami ...

Lake Michigan is the westernmost Great Lake and the only one located fully in the U.S. The freshwater lake features more than 100 lighthouses. A national lakeshore offers sand dunes and 35 miles ...