Mackinac Island

Michigan’s Grand Hotel is up for USA Today’s Best Destination Hotel. Vote daily through August 3 to help this Mackinac Island icon claim the crown!

While they're technically Yoopers by geography, longtime locals use a totally different term to describe who they are.

He's a proud Yooper, and the shop owner happens to be a lifelong MSU fan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.