In its 61st year, the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk saw a first-of-its-kind change as people walked simultaneously from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace Monday, September 3. More...

A small airplane crashed into the waters of Lake Huron just off St. Ignace Friday, August 31, just after taking off from the city’s Mackinac County Airport en route to Mackinac Island. More...

The 2018 Horn’s Bar Labor Day Regatta was a challenging race in the rain Saturday, September 1, as eight competitors sailed around the Island.  “We sailed through a real menagerie of weather,” said Mackinac Island Yacht Club ra More...

The Mackinac Horsemen’s Association is offering a three-day holistic horsemanship clinic Friday, September 14, through Sunday, September 16. The clinic will explore how riders can improve their relationships with their horses.  More...

Michigan’s promotional and advertising organization, Travel Michigan, is embarking on a new initiative to increase cruising on all of the Great Lakes, Governor Rick Snyder announced at a Mackinac Island press conference Thursday, August 30.&nbs More...

The hardworking 18th century community at Fort Michilimackinac can be experienced at the Mackinaw City museum Saturday, September 8, and Sunday, September 9. More...

Two evenings of spooky activities will be held at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City Friday, October 5, and Saturday, October 6. Fort Fright will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both evenings.  More...

The annual Last Ride took place Saturday, September 1, with cottagers taking a final outing with their horses before returning to their winter homes. More...

Vintage bike enthusiasts will gather at Marquette Park for the second Mackinac Island Vintage Bike Ride and Show at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22. Participants ride around the Island before reconvening at Marquette Park for the bike show. More...

The Mackinac Island Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to a building downtown, which will allow owner Bob Gale to create an additional apartment intended for a single-family residence. More...

Carriages are a familiar sight on Mackinac Island, and to those who visit and live here they are a valuable resource. More...

Mackinac Associates, the friends group that raises money for educational outreach, special projects, and other programs at Mackinac State Historic Parks, was treated to a preview of the new botanical trail being built on the road to Arch Rock during More...

Athletes and families with the Eastern Upper Peninsula Area 35 Special Olympics participated in the 21st Bike/Walk around Mackinac Island Tuesday, August 21. The event is a fundraiser that supports programs for the Special Olympics athletes. More...

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of Mackinac Horsemen’s Association, the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center will host “Best of America by Horseback,” a weekend celebration of riding. More...