MDOT announced its roadside parks are reopening soon. Here's when they reopen, and six you should visit even if you don't need a break from driving.

Michigan's roadside ... a bed of immaculate white sand," Lake Superior Circle Tour said. "Great Sand Bay is a great place to stop and look for agates or other beautiful rocks," Visit Keweenaw ...

Related: The Smallest State Park in Michigan is a Hidden Gem Packed with Family-Friendly Surprises The park may be smaller than some, but that’s exactly what makes it special. You can walk from your ...

Aloha State Park sits on Mullett Lake, one of Michigan’s largest inland lakes. The park’s sandy beach stretches along 3,000 feet of pristine shoreline. Spring visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere ...

And after this blustery 75-minute Chicago River cruise has finished traversing the waters, it ends with a thrilling whizz across Lake Michigan ... to explore all of the beautiful structures ...

Brighter skies will be expected on a beautiful Thursday morning ... Total rainfall for most areas will be around half an inch or less. It will turn cooler into the weekend with lingering showers ...

There’s nothing quite as Pure Michigan as a long winding drive down scenic M-22 or chase the sunrise across US 23 to Lake Huron. The most memorable part of a leisurely drive are the picturesque ...