For a closer look at Lake Michigan's shore, here are some roadside parks in the northwest region: Arcadia Scenic Turnout on M ...

Swimming is most comfortable in lake waters at about 70 degrees, according to Swimoutlet.com. While scattered thunderstorms ...

This NOAA mapping-tool image shows how Michigan may look if Lake Huron's water levels rise. In the map's worst-case scenario, water levels could rise as high as 10 feet, which would have ...

Lakes Superior and Lake Michigan are currently six degrees colder than last year. If the water continues to remain colder than normal, it could have an impact on Michigan's winter in several ways.

Lake Superior had many large islands in Robert Morden's 1698 map and John Senex' similar map of 1719. Even Guillaume de l'isle's map of 1718 showed an elevated plain.

For lake trout, try fishing a contour that runs the perimeter of Keweenaw Bay. This contour or trough averages 180 feet. It offers good fishing throughout spring, summer and fall.