County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Discover why Michigan’s lakeshores and parks are ranked among the best stargazing destinations in the U.S. for clear, dark ...

Three grieving families' lawsuits against the city of South Haven may finally bring lifeguards back to the deadliest lake in America.

Tales from Michigan City and New Buffalo make clear what can go wrong on the deadliest Great Lake — and what can go right ...

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – A Washtenaw County beach was closed for swimming on Wednesday due to high levels of E. coli in the ...

The search for a a 14-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Michigan near Illinois Beach State Park has ended, ...

As the heat starts to soar today, it will feel like a great day to be at the beach. But the wind is creating currents and ...

Multiple beaches throughout the state are either closed or under bacterial contamination advisories, according to Michigan ...

The Gillette Visitor Center is extending its construction closure until early fall, affecting the parking lot and trailheads.

National Weather Service forecasters say high winds will create large waves and dangerous swim conditions on July 23.