Known as the “Caribbean of the North,” the 19‑mile-long lake’s name comes from the Ojibwe word waaswaaganing, meaning “place of torches,” a nod to the tradition of using birch torches to attract fish ...

Torch Lake's crystal-clear waters and sandy shores create a tropical escape in Michigan, offering swimming, kayaking, and ...

The lake was formed by glaciers during the last Ice Age more than 10,000 years ago. Its striking blue-green hues and clarity—visibility of 20 feet to 30 feet—are due to minimal organic runoff and ...

“If you were at the Torch Lake Sandbar party over 4th of July weekend, you should monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and seek testing if symptoms should develop or if you were at high ...

The Torch Lake sandbar is grouped into the Traverse City region on the MI Safe Start Map, which is currently labeled as a “medium risk” for the spread of COVID-19. How COVID-19 Spreads ...

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich. , (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Torch Lake sandbar is a well-known party spot, especially on the Fourth of July weekend for Torchfest. Among the thousands of people will be the Antrim ...