This beach is located off the beaten path in a natural area with dunes that roll down to a sandy beach. Here, you’ll find solitude and trails but no lifeguards or facilities. Find It: Head northeast ...

Michigan’s third-largest inland lake sprawls out across Charlevoix County, covering more than 17,000 acres. Generations of Midwesterners have loved this oasis for its sparkling-clear waters and ...

With a few weeks left until fall weather makes beachcombing uncomfortable, many are out along northern Michigan beaches looking for Petoskey stones. But people often find Charlevoix stones, which look ...

State officials say seven public beaches in Michigan aren't fit for swimming this weekend because of high bacteria levels. As of Thursday, July 3, beaches were closed or under advisories due to high ...

The weather should cooperate with suitably warm temperatures, and Michigan's lakes are warm enough to feel downright cozy, but it could be risky to get into the water this weekend. The National ...

Petoskey and Charlevoix stones are both fossilized coral from the Devonian Age, found in Michigan. Petoskey stones have a larger, more symmetrical hexagonal pattern than Charlevoix stones. With a few ...