Sorry folks, you can’t just drive to the island—it’s suprising how many people think the Mackinac Bridge goes to the island. And even if you could they’d turn you around, as cars are strictly ...

Although a couple dozen horses remain on Mackinac Island through the offseason delivering mail to year-round residents and ...

The Huron is Star Line services winter ferry to Mackinac Island. Photo by Tom Chambers To put into perspective just how sweet this news is, know that once the Straits freeze over, your options for ...

Horse-drawn carriages clatter down car-free streets. The mouth-watering smell of fudge wafts from quaint storefronts. Ferries ...

Everyone from little kids to grandparents will enjoy a multigenerational family getaway at these hotels and resorts.

Taking a step outside during the autumn is quite pleasing to the eyes. It’s October, and fall colors are currently at their peak throughout Ohio. Fall feels like a time to get cozy and wind down. How ...

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 Michigan ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Spring on Mackinac Island is amazingly colorful. Between the bright-hued tulips and other early-season blooms competing with the fresh waterfront blues that define the Straits of ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - For lots of Mackinac Island’s visitors, daytrips and overnight stays are marked by pedaling bikes, hopping onto horse-drawn carriage rides, sampling fudge and checking out ...

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 ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...