Mackinac Island

For the longest time, e-bikes were banned on Mackinac Island, but since allowing them, there have been 10 fires from exploding batteries. The island has updated its ordinance.

A beloved Michigan getaway is once again in the running for best summer destination in the country. Mackinac Island has already claimed the top spot three years straight—now it’s up to voters to decide if it wins again.

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.

Mackinac Island leaders are pushing back against rising ferry prices for 2026. Officials want financial records before allowing any increases.

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.

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.

You can’t drive a delivery truck on Mackinac Island, but the mail still shows up every day. Here’s how.

Mackinac Island’s Margaret Doud has been re-elected every year for five decades.

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.

Mackinac Island ferry rules for e-bikes have changed. Here’s what travelers need to know before their next trip to the car-free island.

Mackinac Island is car-free — even in winter. So how do residents get around? Get a glimpse at what winter is like on the island.

Learn why this small cemetery earned a rare national designation, placing it among iconic memorials like Arlington and Pearl Harbor.