Nestled near the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Island is a popular summer tourist spot with a state park, where you can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, watch freighters glide by and fill up on ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Mackinac Island’s biggest event - the 10-day summer extravaganza that is the Lilac Festival - is ready to kick off its 77th year this weekend. The packed schedule from June 6-15 ...

You don't need to travel halfway across the Pacific Ocean to experience a relaxing island escape -- here are some great options in the continental U.S.

If you're craving a tranquil, family-friendly getaway close to home, you still have plenty of time to visit Mackinac Island before its many summer-themed businesses close for winter. Mackinac Island ...

While the official start of fall is just around the corner, there's still time for a tranquil, family-friendly getaway to Mackinac Island before the summer destination "closes" for winter. Tourism ...

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 ...

The island's tourist season typically runs from May through October, with many businesses opening in late April. The Grand Hotel, a historic landmark on the island, will conduct a soft opening on ...

Mackinac Island tourism officials say cleanup work this week following a major ice storm in northern Michigan has "yielded remarkable results" and many areas of the island that had been closed by ...

Horse-drawn carriages clatter down car-free streets. The mouth-watering smell of fudge wafts from quaint storefronts. Ferries glide across the Straits of Mackinac, carrying visitors to Michigan’s ...

Mackinac Island tourism officials say cleanup work this week following a major ice storm in northern Michigan has "yielded remarkable results" and many areas of the island that had been closed by ...

This small grocery store is the oldest in the country, and has kept the same small-town values and features for 140 years while keeping up with the times.