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After a near-record number of drownings in Lake Michigan for 2022, the Rotary of South Haven has donated two life jacket loaner stations in the city's north and south beaches.

The USS LST 393 warship docked in Muskegon, Michigan serves as a veterans museum but also opens their deck to families for the annual Movies on Deck summer film series.

This is the first bulk carrying vessel to be launched on the Great Lakes in 35 years, and the first for Interlake Steamship Company in over 40 years.

With 140 miles of shoreline, Michigan's Thumb is often referred to as the "Thumbcoast". Here are several alternatives to refer to the region.

Legend has it, that this wasn't just a normal lighthouse that sailors used to make it to shore safely, but instead was also used by the military for testing

After a recent string of tragic drownings, local businesses in southwest Michigan like the children's museum and Lake Arvesta are aiming to make summer vacation safer for kids and their families who were hoping to have some fun in the sun.

Cercarial Dermatitis aka swimmers itch is found in shallower water in Lake Michigan. It appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain parasites that infect some birds and mammals.

The USS Silversides is a WWII era gato-submarine docked at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon, Michigan. In addition to daily tours the submarine is available to rent for group overnight encampments.

Several attempts to cross Lake Michigan via paddle board have been successful. In 2013 by Craig and Trent Masselink and Ginny Melby and again in 2015.

Michigan is home to 40 active commercial ports which handle 51.7 million tons of cargo annually. Many, like Port Huron, can be viewed in person or via livestream.