Two Michigan Locations Competing for Best Historic Small Towns in U.S.
Two beloved Michigan towns are up for Best Historic Small Town in the country. Ludington and Mackinac Island need your vote to crack the top 10.
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Here’s How Mail Is Delivered On Mackinac Island
You can’t drive a delivery truck on Mackinac Island, but the mail still shows up every day. Here’s how.
Can’t Live On Mackinac Island? Working There Is The Next Best Thing
USA TODAY’s top summer destination needs seasonal workers. From tour guides to landscapers, you can visit Mackinac Island and get paid to be part of the action.
Michigan Is Home to The Longest Serving Mayor In The US
Mackinac Island’s Margaret Doud has been re-elected every year for five decades.
Watch: How Mackinac Island Residents Get Groceries In The Winter
A Mackinac Island mom and her daughter trade cars for a snowmobile as they ride into town to shop at Doud’s Market and grab ingredients for chicken pot pie.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Voted Best U.S. Destination for Snow Three Years in a Row
From stunning landscapes to thrilling activities like ice racing and ski jumping tournaments, this Michigan location has once again been voted the No. 1 destination for snow in the U.S.
New Ferry Policy Could Affect Your Next Mackinac Island Trip
Mackinac Island ferry rules for e-bikes have changed. Here’s what travelers need to know before their next trip to the car-free island.
What It’s Like to Live Car-Free on Mackinac Island Through Snowy Winters
Mackinac Island is car-free — even in winter. So how do residents get around? Get a glimpse at what winter is like on the island.
Holiday Travel Update: Michigan Fudge Approved for TSA
Holiday travelers in Michigan wonder if Mackinac Island fudge is TSA safe. Learn the rules, the history, and why this very Michigan dilemma keeps going viral.
The Time Detroit Was Invaded And Captured By The British
The only time in U.S. history an American city surrendered to a foreign army started right here in Michigan.
Tourist Season Ends as Horses Begin to Leave Mackinac Island
As fall settles over Mackinac Island, hundreds of horses depart, ending the 2025 season on this famously car-free Michigan destination.
Mackinac Island’s Oldest Building Tells A Story Of Resilience
Picture biting into a locally sourced meal, all while surrounded by echoes of history at Michigan’s oldest building. There’s something special about dining where stories linger.