If you’re headed to one of West Michigan’s popular beaches today, you will want to keep a close on conditions this afternoon.

EDT an updated beach hazards statement was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday at 2 a.m. EDT ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in ...

Visit Southwest Michigan just introduced a free trolley taking visitors from the shops to the shore, including one of the USA ...

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy flagged three beaches for closure and has another three under ...

Michigan features beaches statewide along over 3,200 miles of shoreline. From the Great Lakes to inland lakes, national lakeshores to state parks, the state offers vast shores to explore.

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

According to the NWS, waves as high as seven feet could form along beaches in southern Lake Michigan, across Illinois, ...

The lakeshore has various spots to swim and cool off this summer, including beaches along Lake Michigan and pools and splash ...