Healthy Summer

It's important to know how to keep hydrated and cool down in the heat when trying to exercise and keep active. Here are some safe ways to keep your body healthy while exercising in the heat.

During the summer months, Michigan supplies many local produce options including hot-weather crops such as cherries, beans, blackberries and squash. Try one of these summer-inspired recipes to make the most of the season.

From Traverse City down to Fennville and South Haven, these 14 U-pick cherry farms are some of the best that Michigan has to offer. Happy picking!

Picnics and summer go hand-in-hand. Here are some picnic food ideas for hot weather.

From the upper peninsula all the way down to Jackson, Michigan is dripping with iconic ice cream shops. How many of these classic Michigan ice cream spots have you tried?

Try one of Michigan's many U-pick farm for your blueberries this year. It’s a fun way to get these healthy fruits.

The heat has arrived in Michigan in the past week or so. Before letting your kids play outside, it's important to take these tips and advice into consideration.

Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use over the past five years. The question is, what is the healthiest grill to use?

Summer is winding down and school bells will be ringing before we know it. It's common for children and parents alike to experience "August anxiety," also known as end-of-summer anxiety. Here's how to combat it.

St. Joe is home to sugar-sand beaches, a giant splash pad and its landmark Silver Beach Carousel. Here are five things to do in St. Joseph before the summer winds down.

This picturesque lakeshore village sits at the foothills of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Summer is here and so is the potential for brain drain. Here’s how to keep kids mentally sharp, without a teacher or a classroom.