Nature lovers find their paradise in Mackinac Island State Park, which covers approximately 80% of the island. More than 70 miles of trails wind through dense forests of maple, beech, and birch trees, ...

BEAVER ISLAND, MI – The houses were first fully built – appliances in, light fixtures up, blinds hung – in Illinois. Then they were transported to northern Michigan, where they were put on a barge, ...

Craving a quiet stretch of sand and a slower rhythm? These 11 islands feel like secret hideaways, each with room to breathe and time to wander. Picture ferries that set the tone for adventure, trails ...

Beaver Island, MI’s best-kept secret: an Airbnb made for stargazers. Sleep, dream, and shine beneath the Milky Way. Have you ever seen the core of the Milky Way with your own eyes? Not the polite ...

A new passenger-only ferry service is set to start crossings between the Isle of Wight and mainland. The service will run between Yarmouth and Lymington, taking about 35 minutes to travel the 4.5 ...

A website run out of Texas is imitating two Michigan websites that offer services to and on Mackinac Island, leading to confusion among consumers and jacked-up prices. The Michigan Attorney General ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on a pair of proposals for Beaver Island, including one that would expand deer hunting season. The ...

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 ...

On the Market is a feature series highlighting interesting real estate that is available in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet and Otsego counties. Along with about 600 other full-time residents, ...

Penn State will host an outdoor hockey doubleheader at Beaver Stadium on Jan. 31, 2026. The Nittany Lions' men's hockey team will play Michigan State, while the women's team will face Robert Morris as ...