MANISTEE — First Street Beach was named Best Beach in Michigan by USA Today, earning the title for the second year in a row. The beach was selected as the state’s best by popular vote as part of USA ...

MANISTEE — Manistee’s First Street Beach was nominated for Best Beach in Michigan by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the third consecutive nomination for the beach, which won the ...

MANISTEE — Imagine Manistee -- a place where boutiques and the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan are within walking distance of one another. Street musicians wander the sidewalks every Saturday in ...

Capping off August with an adventure is one of the best ways to celebrate summer and then watch as the few summer days left wane out. Some, who are working on a budget, might hear the word "adventure" ...

MANISTEE COUNTY — USA Today has nominated Manistee’s First Street Beach “Best Beach in Michigan” for the second year in a row. Popular voting has begun and will run until May 19 to determine the ...

Michigan, home to hundreds of miles of family-friendly freshwater beaches, is perfect for a summer getaway with four spots standing out among the best lake beaches in the country, according to the ...

The Benzie, Manistee and Ludington region is overflowing with enough sand and water to fit everyone’s beach-day dreams. Read on to find where to spread your towel on gorgeous stretches of sandy ...

Wondering where to find the best beaches along the shoreline of Michigan's five Great Lakes? According to the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, South Beach in South Haven, about 23 miles ...

Manistee County outdoor recreation ranges from paddling down the Manistee River to teeing off at the nationally renowned Arcadia Bluffs. The grand and powerful Lake Michigan is an unmistakable force ...

"There’s plenty of things that have no earthly business being out here." It’s a popular Manistee beach that’s seen better days. On Monday, it was found littered with garbage. One person is responsible ...

Swimming conditions could be dangerous along the West Michigan coast today. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids released a warning for beaches between Holland and Manistee. High waves and ...