Some Michigan state park and recreation area campgrounds will be closed for a portion of the 2026 camping season.

Michigan is known for its near-endless supply of lakeside fun, and this spot, loaded with activities and relaxing campfire ...

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Ludington State Park’s “tree identification pathway” has 14 signs with fun facts about trees that line both sides.

No matter the season, Glen Arbor maintains its small-town heart and unhurried pace. Frankfort’s main street leads directly to ...

The ferry has been a significant part of local families' lives, including for a couple who met while working on the boat. This season, the Badger was involved in a minor docking incident and underwent ...

Ludington, Michigan was a lumber boom town in the late 1800s, also resulting in a population boom due to sawmill developments and shipping impacts among Great Lakes commerce. In recognition of its ...

The S.S. Badger car ferry struck a parked ship while docking in Ludington, Michigan. No injuries were reported to passengers or crew on the Badger. The other ship involved, the S.S. Spartan, was ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Leaders say a popular trail at Ludington State Park will get a “major upgrade” thanks to a $3.5 million reconstruction project. The 0.5-mile Skyline Trail winds along a ...

LUDINGTON, Michigan — An 18-year-old woman is in stable, but critical condition after a near-drowning Monday, the Ludington Police Department says. Without the help of bystanders, police say it ...

Sandy shores stretch along Lake Huron at Harrisville, where the water sparkles like nature’s own diamond collection on sunny days. Photo credit: 1b. Harrisville State Park (Harrisville) Have you ever ...

Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all of the latest fun in Ludington, Michigan, including miles of ...