To you, what's a comfortable day at a Lake Michigan beach? Lots of beach amenities or an intimate scene? Some added hiking, camping or paddling? This column looks at our local beaches this summer ...

It was quite the unusual scene in a frosty Michigan Thursday as strong winds made some unique sculptures along a frozen beach. Sand sculptures in St. Joseph along the shores of Lake Michigan were ...

Video by Chicago photographer Craig Shimala shows swimmers taking the icy plunge at both North Avenue Beach and Ohio Street ...

Beach Street, which runs along Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Beach, closes from December to March each year.

The extreme cold is making for a fascinating look on Grand Traverse Bay at Traverse City, Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay is a bay on Lake Michigan ... have a great weather scene, waterspouts.

Whether you're making epic sandcastles with the kids, lobbing the beach volleyball with friends, or lounging in the sun while enjoying panoramic views of Lake Michigan, First Street Beach offers ...

beaches, restaurants, train rides and more. On New Year's Day, a group of about 40 surfers wearing wet suits rode the waves on Lake Michigan near Grand Haven. After gathering for a photo at 10 a.m ...