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 ...

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 ...

A highlight of the center is an interactive topographical 3D map of Mackinac Island. There is also an outdoor area for a variety of programs. Sunset, Full Moon kayak tours are bucket-list ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A man is safe after firefighters on Mackinac Island rescued him when he got stuck on a cliffside, according to Fire Chief Jason St. Onge. The chief said in a Facebook post Thursday that the man ...

In mid-April, the Detroit chamber began, for the first time, encouraging conference regulars to register for the 2026 conference and re-book their rooms at Mackinac Island hotels and B&Bs before ...

Mackinac Island features one of the nation's top butterfly gardens, per USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World includes over 1,000 ...