What better place to relax away from noisy city roads than on the world's largest porch at this historic Michigan hotel? It's ...

Michigan’s early development was shaped by its access to the Great Lakes and its importance in the fur trade, military ...

MACKINAC ISLAND— Mackinac Island held its yearly elections today, with Mayor Margaret Doud re-elected for a 50th term. Doud ...

MACKINAC ISLAND - Staff at a popular downtown Mackinac Island gift shop say they’re feeling relieved - and very grateful to the island’s volunteer firefighters - after a Friday night blaze ...

Persistent high pressure to hush down rain chances, allow for warmer spring days in Upper Michigan through early next week. Thousands of people, including cosplayers, comic book artists and even ...

The triple shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a home at 3495 Mackinac Island Lane. “I woke up to the sound of gunshots and screaming,” said one of several neighbors, who didn’t want to ...

Although some attractions are open year-round, Mackinac's typical visitor season runs May through October. Several dozen ...

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island officially opened its 2025 season on Friday, May 2, with a shot from its cannon overlooking Marquette Park and downtown. "With the firing of the cannon at 9 a.m ...

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island will open Friday, May 2, followed by Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse on Tuesday, May 6, Colonial Michilimackinac on Wednesday, May 7, Historic Mill Creek on Thursday ...

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