10 Beaches Charlevoix, Torch Lake and the Chain of Lakes

10 Beaches Charlevoix, Torch Lake and the Chain of Lakes

Ten Charlevoix/Chain of Lakes beaches of every shape and size, including Fisherman's Island State Park, Young State Park, Torch Lake and the Antrim Creek Natural Area. Full article...Beaches Vacation Features Charlevoix )

Grab Some Time at a Leelanau Beach

Grab Some Time at a Leelanau Beach

Five Lake Michigan beaches just a step away from the downtowns of Northport, Leland, Suttons Bay and Empire. Full article...Attractions Beaches )

Beachcomb for Lake Superior Agates

Beachcomb for Lake Superior Agates

The beaches at Grand Marais are excellent hunting grounds for the ancient Lake Superior agate, a semi-precious stone made up of concentric circles of microcrystaline quartz reddened by iron. Here’s the lowdown on what you’re seeking. Full article...Beaches )

Beach Us Maximus

Beach Us Maximus

Five Fabulous Swaths of Lake Michigan Sand Full article...Beaches )

What is sand made of?

What is sand made of?

A closer look at the stuff that makes our beaches beautiful. Full article...Beaches )

TC Beach Day

TC Beach Day

Escape the hot streets of Traverse City at these great beaches, where the surf and seagulls croon a lazy daytime lullaby. Full article...Beaches Traverse City )

Mystery of the Wrinkled Fingers

Mystery of the Wrinkled Fingers

Why swimming makes your digits weird. Full article...Beaches News )

Take Your Turn in the Old Mission Lighthouse

Take Your Turn in the Old Mission Lighthouse

New lighthouse keeper program allows you to stay in a Great Lakes icon. Full article...Beaches Traverse City News Traverse City )

Lazy Day In Frankfort

Lazy Day In Frankfort

A Frankfort day includes shopping, biking, beaches and a sunset at Point Betsie Lighthouse. Full article...Beaches Frankfort )

The Beach at the Headlands

The Beach at the Headlands

A description of The Headlands, a 600-acre natural area outside of Mackinaw City that offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and a gorgeous stretch of beach. Full article...Beaches Vacation Features )

Beach Day in Charlevoix

Beach Day in Charlevoix

A day at a Lake Michigan beach in Charlevoix that includes gourmet food, shopping and restaurants. Full article...Beaches Charlevoix )

Good Harbor Beach Day

Good Harbor Beach Day

A beach day at the Good Harbor beach, a part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The day ends with dinner at Trattoria Funistrada. Full article...Beaches Vacation Features Food & Wine Features )

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