Much of Mackinac Island was designated as a national park in 1875, but it proved to be too expensive for the government to maintain, so it was transferred to the State of Michigan in 1895 ...

MORE TIME TO TRAVEL John Waggoner's Victory II joins the growing number of Great Lakes Cruises wooing travelers. MORE TIME TO ...

The Mackinac Island Community Foundation has announced grant awards totaling $127,975 for local projects and programs. According to a community announcement, these grants are aimed at supporting ...

Visiting Mackinac Island is a summer tradition for many and a bucket list trip for others, but once on the island what should you do first? The northern Michigan island is nestled among the Great ...

And politick they did. In the 2026 cycle, Michigan will elect a new governor (a race with competitive primaries in both ...

Mackinac Island is a popular tourist destination, with over 1 million visitors per year. The island lies in the Straits of Mackinac between the Upper and Lower peninsulas. Visitors can book a stay ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 Best Summer Travel Destination in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice 2024 travel awards for the third straight year.

the history of the island began long before Europeans arrived. The Native peoples of the region considered it a sacred location, and the pristine waters of the Straits of Mackinac offered an ...

New to the map: In this update ... “fudgie” (that’s Northern Michigan slang for “tourist”) than Mackinac Island. Despite some confusing signage down the way, Murdick’s location at 7363 Main Street was ...

Ferry services to Mackinac Island for the 2025 summer season are available. Both Arnold Transit Co. and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, owned by Hoffmann Family of Companies, offer service from ...