Perfectly positioned between the campground and the beach, the Ottawa Beach General Store offers more than 40 ice cream ...

Taking a dip in the lake is something some may take for granted. But mobility equipment and other resources can make Lake ...

Lowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S.

Fourth of July is a popular time for U.P. campgrounds, including the state sites like Van Riper and Craig Lake state parks. Van Riper State Park Supervisor Debra Gill says the camp is 97% booked for ...

Indiana Dunes State Park admission. The state park includes more than 1,500 acres of nature preserves and landmarks. The da ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reopened all state parks, campgrounds and boating access sites affected by the ...

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The lake, which Michigan shares with Ontario, Canada, has 3,800 miles of shoreline and the world's largest freshwater island, Manitoulin Island, the National Museum of the Great Lakes notes.

A trip along Michigan's eastern coast reveals dozens of state and local parks, perfect for camping out or for a day of fun and relaxation along the shores of Lake Huron. Offshore lie hundreds of ...

Although D.H. Day offers no electric hookups, it has easy access to both Lake Michigan and the dunes. 9922 Front St., Empire, Michigan, 231-326-4700 Warren Dunes Warren Dunes Photo Courtesy of DNR ...

Beaches stretch from Mount Baldy at Michigan City to the Marquette Park area in Gary. Some are small access points to the water. The Lake View Beach and its accessible picnic shelters are just one ...

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