Tom Izzo Spotted On Mackinac Island, Makes Shopper Owner’s Dream Come True
He's a proud Yooper, and the shop owner happens to be a lifelong MSU fan.
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USA Today Names This Michigan Gem a Top 5 Midwest Small Town
One of Michigan’s most iconic destinations is getting national attention again, landing a top 5 spot on USA Today’s Best Small Towns in the Midwest list for 2026.
Runaway Horse on Mackinac Island Injures Four People
A runaway horse may sound like something out of the 1800s, but in 2026, it became a dangerous reality on Mackinac Island, two people were hospitalized and two others injured.
Soon You Might Not Be Able to Get to Mackinac Island
The Mackinac Island ferry dispute is escalating beyond ticket prices. Now, the company running ferries says it could stop service entirely in 2027 if no deal is reached.
Mackinac Island Voted America’s Best Summer Destination for 4th Straight Year
Mackinac Island has officially been named the No. 1 summer destination in America for the fourth straight year in USA TODAY’s annual 10Best readers’ poll.
Michigan Shines in 2026 Best Historic Small Town Awards
Two Michigan towns are getting national attention again, with Ludington and Mackinac Island both landing in the top 10 of USA Today’s Best Historic Small Town rankings—and moving up from last year.
Are Mackinac Island Ferry Prices Going Up?
Mackinac Island leaders are pushing back against rising ferry prices for 2026. Officials want financial records before allowing any increases.
Huge Changes Are Coming to Mackinac Island in 2026
A quiet winter on Mackinac Island turned into a season of major upgrades. New dining options, refreshed hotels, and added experiences are set to debut in 2026.
Here’s How Mail Is Delivered On Mackinac Island
You can’t drive a delivery truck on Mackinac Island, but the mail still shows up every day. Here’s how.
Can’t Live On Mackinac Island? Working There Is The Next Best Thing
USA TODAY’s top summer destination needs seasonal workers. From tour guides to landscapers, you can visit Mackinac Island and get paid to be part of the action.
Michigan Is Home to The Longest Serving Mayor In The US
Mackinac Island’s Margaret Doud has been re-elected every year for five decades.
Watch: How Mackinac Island Residents Get Groceries In The Winter
A Mackinac Island mom and her daughter trade cars for a snowmobile as they ride into town to shop at Doud’s Market and grab ingredients for chicken pot pie.