Mackinac Island, near Michigan, has banned cars since 1898. Horses are vital for transport and work. The island values its Native American history, showcased at the Mackinac Island Native American ...

Michigan’s early development was shaped by its access to the Great ... Mackinac Island is home to some of Michigan’s most important historic sites, many preserved as part of the state park ...

More than 80 percent of Mackinac Island is a state park, so it should come as no surprise that at least one company has begun offering curated hiking tours. Great Turtle Kayak Tours, which has long ...

But right off its northern shore in Lake Huron is Mackinac Island ... of a giant turtle emerging from the lake. They called it Michilimackinac, or "place of the great turtle," in Anishinaabemowin.

Michigan DNR Three Free Weekend: June 7-8. Fishing for all in-season fish on inland and Great Lake waters without a license; ...

Foodies will enjoy the culinary capital of the Caribbean, as they sample the best conch fritters and turtle stew you can find ... Once the epicenter of the American fur trade, Mackinac Island embraces ...

Both words, the French “-ac” and the British “-aw,” are derived from the original Native word Michilimackinac, which means “Place of the Great Turtle,” a reference to nearby Mackinac Island ... down ...

It’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

According to a release from Cruise the Great Lakes, the economic impact of cruising on the Great Lakes should generate over ...

Mackinac Island, a popular tourist destination in the Straits of Mackinac, features many attractions. Here's a look at five.

LANSING — How much money you spend on Mackinac Island has a lot ... and having a picnic lunch at Marquette Park or any other park on the island. And speaking of food ‒ save some room in ...