In a land of jaw-dropping beautiful lakes, Torch Lake is considered by many to be the state’s crown jewel. On sunny days, when the turquoise waters are reminiscent of the Caribbean, it’s hard to argue ...

We know what you’re thinking: No body of water in Michigan can hold a candle to the Caribbean’s impossibly turquoise hue. You’re mostly right. But Torch Lake is the state’s freak of nature: light-blue ...

No summer is complete without days and nights spent at the beach. The Charlevoix/Chain of Lakes region is filled with beaches that range from hideaway spots to places to see and be seen. Picnic areas, ...

Torch Lake, a glacier-carved gem set into the lush land of northwest lower Michigan, is often compared to the Caribbean, thanks to its incredibly clear (albeit quite cold) blue-green waters. It is ...

A 19-mile lake in Northern Michigan called one of the most beautiful in the world, Torch Lake is a water lover’s dream come true. With super deep sections, sandy beaches and a famous sandbar, boating ...