Preparations are underway for the start of summer in Mackinac Island. The 2025 season officially begins in just 16 days, with an opening date set for May 2. To provide a sneak peek at what's new and ...

When the tourist season on Mackinac Island ends, nearly all the work horses that make things run quickly head for the mainland for a relaxing winter vacation. "It's typically shortly after Labor Day," ...

With Mackinac Island attractions now open for the summer tourist season, visitors can start planning out their road trip — and knowing how long it takes to get there might be the first step. The ...

Draft horses are returning to Mackinac Island, signaling the start of the 2025 season. Businesses are set to open on schedule despite damage from a late-March ice storm, though some trails remain ...

Crashing waves struck the prow, the cold water of Lake Huron splashing those of us braving the top deck of the small ferry. My lifelong friend, Arielle, shielded her face with her hat until the vessel ...