Go horseback riding along Lake Michigan's eastern shore at Silver Lake State Park Beach, or go swimming in or fishing at Silver Lake. To avoid thick crowds, visit the family-friendly beach at ...

Lake swimming is one of the most serene pastimes ... and hikers. Some of the best lakes along the East Coast for a day out in the water might seem obvious, but there are plenty that will provide ...

Michigan has something to entice just about every kind of traveler. From some of the country's best lake vacations to charming towns to bustling cities, the Great Lakes State has it all.

The water temperature in Lake Michigan was slightly warmer - just over 44 degrees. The chill in the air and the Great Lakes water didn’t deter Bob Bakker and about a dozen others. The West ...