Charlevoix sits between more famous northern Michigan destinations, keeping some of its magic to itself. The channel connecting Lake Michigan to Round Lake provides a perfect spot for locals to fish ...

Of the readers who shared their picks on my Facebook page last week, 16 either beat me or tied me, led by the 10-0 ledgers of ...

Thousands of vessels — 6,000 or more — lie at the bottom of the Great Lakes. Several hundred could lie beneath the waves in the part of Lake Michigan that falls under Illinois’ ...

The Bay City Commission considered the future of the 60-year-old station during a meeting this week, but securing the funding ...

The “Cape Cod of the Midwest” is filled with memorable towns, delightful quirks, and incredible scenery. So why have so many ...

Retirees can find reasonable apartments and modest homes within a Social Security budget. The second image shows waterfront homes, but the town also has many affordable options away from the shore.

This historic, lakefront town in the Midwest is the perfect year-round getaway with cute boutiques, one-of-a-kind outdoor activities, and local foodie treats.

Short-period waves, sudden gales and freezing spray turn freshwater into a death trap on the Great Lakes—a phenomenon that brought the mighty Edmund Fitzgerald to the bottom.

Whoever said Midwestern agriculture was boring never visited an idyllic and lively farm before. This Michigan institution ...

Discover an incredible opportunity to design your dream home with a trusted and reputable builder in the picturesque Birchwood community, overlooking the 5th hole of the Birch’s golf course. This ...

BAR HARBOR — The Annex and Side Street Cafe will celebrate their second annual Music Harbor, a two-day live music festival, on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to midnight on both ...