The 2026 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map and Circle Tour is here

The West Michigan Tourist Association announced its annual Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map and Circle Tour. How to see it.
Chicago Sun-Times

Lake Michigan reef mapping is making advances

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High swim risk day on northern Lake Michigan. How to track conditions

On May 26, northern Lake Michigan sees a high swim risk. Beach-goers are urged to check local conditions before venturing to ...

The Lake Michigan Summer Beach Guide is back for 2026

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's time for the annual relaunch of News 8's Lake Michigan Summer Beach Guide.
MLive

Winds whip Lake Michigan: Map shows where highest waves will hit

More weather news:--Big warmup and snow melt in Northern Michigan--West Michigan, get ready for unseasonably warm--Daylight saving 2012: Are you looking forward to later Michigan sunsets? GRAND HAVEN ...
Chicago Tribune

The battle for Lake Michigan: As beaches erode, millions of dollars have been poured into temporary solutions. Can anyone find a long-term fix?

As the wind whipped across the top of the Big Sable Point lighthouse, one of the most famous and beloved on the Great Lakes, Jim Gallie pointed to the disappearing beach: “It’s been progressively ...