Michigan Summer

August is here! From local food and outdoor concerts to camping and Michigan festivals, here’s how to make the most of summer before it’s gone.

That nostalgic garden‑hose drink might be laced with heavy metals, BPA, mold, and harsh chemicals. Michigan tap lines are safer. Pick NSF/ANSI‑certified hoses to avoid contamination.

Explore Michigan's top indoor water parks with thrilling slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and more. Perfect for family-friendly fun all summer long—rain or shine.

Vets say fleas and ticks are surging this summer in Michigan. Know the risks and how to protect your pet outdoors.

Picture a perfect day at the lake, but watch out! That blissful swim might come with a not-so-fun souvenir if you're not careful.

NOAA's La Niña Advisory for Michigan signals cooler winds, but a 62% chance of average sea surface temperatures returning by April suggests a typical unpredictable summer ahead.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a new recall that will be a bummer for Michigan residents who want to live it up this summer. Find out more.

It was one hot summer.

Explore the benefits of 'Slow Mow Summer' in Michigan for promoting bee-friendly natural flower growth in residential yards.

How hot will Michigan get?

If you're looking to get outdoors to enjoy the summer months but prefer to do so with a glass of wine in hand, we have plenty of options in West Michigan.

Summer in mid-Michigan that means one thing, it's picnic season, and you can't do a real hot dog without Flint Coney Island sauce, right? Here's the secret recipe.