6 Beaches Near Houghton, MI

Summer in Houghton can be surprisingly steamy — although the temperature rarely gets higher than 80 degrees, the humidity makes it feel much warmer. The next time the mercury rises, cool off at one of … Read more

small sandy beach in Chassell, Michigan

Chassell Beach | Michigan

Chassell Beach is located in a large public park (Centennial Park) in the tiny town of Chassell, Michigan. The beach is tucked into a protected bay off the Portage Canal, so the water is almost … Read more

Prince's Point beach with benches and picnic tables

Prince’s Point in Houghton, MI

Prince’s Point is a small park in Houghton, Michigan. It features a sandy beach on the Portage Canal and a small recreation area. Used mostly by Michigan Tech students, this peaceful spot is easy to … Read more

Agate Beach Park | Michigan

As you drive out to Agate Beach, it can feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. It’s 20 miles to the nearest store, after all, and you might pass one or two cars on … Read more

Clear waters of Lake Superior and a white sand beach at Misery Bay

Misery Bay | Michigan

Misery Bay is one of the best-kept secrets in the Keweenaw Peninsula. A long, white-sand beach stretches for miles along the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior, bordered by a thick evergreen forest. Despite its desolate … Read more