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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

It's walleye fishing season, yet no motorboats are allowed on the water in Michigan, making the most recent revision of the stay-at-home order a difficult one for fishermen. The previous order still ...