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Nearly half of M-185, the scenic perimeter highway that circles the island, is currently impassable. The closure starts near Arch Rock and goes around the entire east side of the island, heading north ...
Mackinac Island State Park remains mostly closed after a historic ice storm. M-185 is impassable from Arch Rock to British ...
From mid-June to mid-August, you can tour the house museum to learn about life on Mackinac Island during the 18th century.
Cars are not permitted on the island, but visitors can get around by foot, bicycle, horse-drawn carriage, or riding horses. Mackinac Island, voted the No. 1 Summer Travel Destination by USA Today in ...
Closures of the Mackinac Bridge prevented the deliveries from making their way to the UP, leading to an energy emergency.
One of the best things about Mackinac Island is the ability to relax. Grab yourself a picnic blanket and sit on Marquette ...
The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan has reopened Thursday after a threat of falling ice forced a the longest closure in the bridge's history.
Lansing — Michigan state legislators might lose their access to free admission to the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island unless they intervene to ...
It’s home to Fort Mackinac, museums, historic places to stay, and more. USA Today 10Best describes the island as follows: Mackinac Island’s history is filled with change. The French arrived in ...
Mackinac Island's Lilac Festival was ranked third in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for best flower festivals. The annual 10-day festival celebrates the island's lilacs and car-free ...
Two Michigan cities, Ludington and Mackinac Island, are nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best historic small towns in the U.S. Ludington was voted number one in the contest in 2024 and is known for its ...