When the renowned AuSable River Queen sank unexpectedly on March 11, owners Laurie and Roger Rice said they were left baffled and devastated. Two weeks later, the cause of the sinking remains unclear.

The AuSable River Queen carried tourists up and down the river for nearly 60 years. Here's a look at the boat and the fate of some other well-known excursion vessels that once plied Michigan waters.

The AuSable River Canoe Marathon started with the thrilling sprint start in Grayling at 9 p.m. on Saturday. As most of Michigan was tucked into bed, 116 canoe teams were paddling all night long.

The AuSable River Queen is shown as it sinks in the AuSable River in Oscoda Township on Wednesday, March 12, in this photo by Laurie J. Ferguson. Laurie J. Ferguson ...

On Earth Day, the Ausable River Association is hosting a roadside cleanup along the banks of the river. If you're interested in volunteering, check-in is Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the Wilmington Town ...

The beloved AuSable River Queen, a historic paddlewheel riverboat in northeast Michigan, sank in the AuSable River Tuesday night, photos show. Laurie Rice Bell, one of the boat’s owners, wrote ...

GRAYLING -- The 76th edition of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon will take place this weekend and three generations of one family will all be on the river together.

The words Au Sable mean "with sand" in French, and the river bottom is studded with sand bars as well as gravel beds. The footing is excellent, although the current is swift and unrelenting.

Yep, they call the AuSable River Canoe Marathon the world’s toughest spectator race. Head to the riverbanks in the wee hours of the night to witness a symbiotic relationship between diehard ...

The AuSable River system is one of three globally unique watersheds found in Michigan, along with the Jordan and Manistee Rivers, Sendek said. All three are fed by underground springs that ...