The Michigan DNR urges boaters to wear life jackets, complete safety courses, file float plans and stay sober.

Michigan is making a more than $4 million investment in recreational boating opportunities around the state. Seven ...

There is a reason that Michigan is among the leaders in the nation for registered boats. With four of the five great lakes surrounding us, 10,000 inland lakes and ponds, and a 35,000 mile web of ...

Those born after July 1, 1996, are required to have a boating safety certification to operate on Michigan waters. Here's how ...

The grants are funded through the Michigan State Waterways Fund, a restricted fund from boat registration fees and a portion ...

Boaters across mid-Michigan are facing higher costs this season as gas prices add to the expense of a day on the water.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan is a boater’s paradise, and we know it. There are over a million boats registered in the state, second most in the country. Plus, Michigan has over 11,000 inland ...

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY, MI - Sometimes, Northern Michigan boat crews need to lend each other a helping hand to keep the summer tourist season running smoothly. When the Discovery Cruises team near ...

The Detroit Tigers’ home opener is not the only day that people take off from work. Friday’s blue skies, high temperatures and cool northerly breeze had many boaters launching their season a week ...

Almost every good boating story is built around a challenge overcome: balky engine, purloined drain plug, fishing fiasco, worrisome weather, a (Saginaw Bay) bug bonanza, canoe paddle conundrum, tow ...