Lake Michigan (/ ˈ m ɪ ʃ ɪ ɡ ən / ⓘ MISH-ig-ən) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America.It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume [5] (1,180 cu mi; 4,900 km 3) and depth (923 ft; 281 m) after Lake Superior and the third-largest by surface area (22,405 sq mi; 58,030 km 2), after Lake Superior and Lake Huron.To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron ...

Lake Michigan’s beaches rank among the state’s most popular, with miles of unbroken sugar sand along beautiful water. Visit Wilderness State Park near Mackinaw City to experience more than 10,000 acres of parkland that includes 26 miles of wild Lake Michigan shoreline.

May 2, 2024 · Known for its picturesque Great Lakes shoreline, Michigan offers a variety of charming beach towns along Lake Michigan. Each town has unique attractions and ambiance, making them worth a visit.

Apr 1, 2023 · Are you wondering which Lake Michigan beach towns to visit this year? This guide covers 15 of the best towns on Lake Michigan to put on your bucket list.

Apr 9, 2024 · Lake Michigan's western and northern beaches are rocky, while its southern and eastern beaches offer some of the largest lake dunes in the world due to prevailing winds from the west. Many...

Jul 15, 2023 · Lake Michigan beaches are known for their sparkling clear water, clean beaches, and stunning views. From Harbor Country in southwest Michigan to Traverse City; from Charlevoix and Petoskey to the quiet beaches along Lake Michigan’s northern shore in the Upper Peninsula, you’ll find tons of pretty beaches.

The Lake Michigan Beachtowns are a string of small- to medium-sized cities along the shoreline in West Michigan. They feature several harbors for lake-going boats and countless miles of sandy beaches on the freshwater inland sea of Lake Michigan.

Nov 11, 2021 · With its many glorious beaches, its shoreline is often referred to as “the third coast of the U.S.” after the Atlantic and Pacific. The shoreline of Lake Michigan is home to the largest freshwater sand dunes in the world (more on that later) with more than 275,000 acres of dunes.

Mar 25, 2022 · With about 1,000 miles of freshwater coastline, you’ll love exploring this stunning Great Lake in Michigan. From gorgeous beaches and bustling beach towns to endless miles of quiet dune trails and wide-open vistas, the entire coast is an adventure waiting to happen.

From the soft, sugar sand beaches rolling along the edge of Lake Michigan to the emerald-green, forested parklands, to the majestic sand dunes, West Michigan beachtowns are picture-perfect and truly one-of-a-kind.