The idea of a beach vacation probably conjured fantasies of the ocean, the salt-laced air, crashing tides, and maybe even ...

August is the best time of the year to take a dip in Lake Michigan, when its waters hover in the balmy upper 60s. Experts say so, and Chicago’s crowded beaches offer proof. But an invisible hazard can ...

A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect for Lake Michigan beaches in Oceana and Mason counties today. Yellow flags may fly at some of the other beaches from Muskegon to the south WEST MICHIGAN — A brisk ...

ESCANABA, Mich. (AP) — Some beaches along Lake Michigan are taking a hit from high water levels. The Escanaba Daily Press reports the vegetation that protects sandy beach areas is eroding. City ...

HOLLAND, MI - Waves up to 6 feet and dangerous currents are forecast to continue this weekend and into early next week for the waters off several popular Lake Michigan beaches. Northwest winds ...

Peaceful beaches, a small harbor, and a calm Lake Huron setting make this Michigan town feel like the kind of hidden spring retreat most travelers still miss.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- High lake levels and a series of storms have wiped out two beaches on Chicago's Far North Side, forcing the city to restrict access to the public. City officials said Rogers Beach and ...