Home to more freshwater shoreline than any other U.S. state, Michigan is often referred to as America's Third Coast. While droves of vacationers flock to beaches overlooking the Pacific and the ...

From sunbathing, building sandcastles, or pretending to be the main character in one of Emily Henry’s rom-coms, Lake Michigan ...

To you, what's a comfortable day at a Lake Michigan beach? Lots of beach amenities or an intimate scene? Some added hiking, camping or paddling? This column looks at our local beaches this summer ...