A concert series and fourth of July celebration make this Mackinac Island inn a top family-friendly summer destination.

Four miles off the northern tip of Michigan’s mitten, nestled between two Great Lakes, sits a tiny island where time moves at the pace of horse hooves rather than horsepower. Mackinac Island exists as ...

There’s a magical place in Michigan where the clip-clop of hooves replaces the honk of horns, where fudge is practically its own food group, and where time seems to have stopped somewhere around 1898.

6 Idyllic Getaways That You Won't Believe Are in the Midwest first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was ...

Hikes located on Whidbey span the entirety of the island and comprise the vast majority of the guide. Trails traverse ...

There is no question that when you step off of a ferry boat onto Mackinac Island, you are taking a step back into time to a place very similar to the late 19th century.

Much of Mackinac Island was designated as a national park in 1875, but it proved to be too expensive for the government to ...

Travelers don’t need a car to explore Rottnest Island in Australia. You can take a short ferry ride from Perth and enjoy the ...

Mackinac Island is a popular tourist ... awe-inspiring sunrises and over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails befit our ranking as the No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S. as named by Travel ...

Mackinac Island would go on to become Michigan’s first ... From kayaking Lake Huron’s pristine water to hiking the more than 70 miles of walkable trails, the island will keep outdoorsy people ...

Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 Best Summer Travel Destination for 2025 by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest, ... historic landmarks, scenic bike trails, ...