Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac in northern Michigan, where wooded limestone bluffs rise above the water between the state’s two peninsulas. Much of the island is protected within Mackinac Island State Park, with trails leading through forest to formations such as Arch Rock. Motor vehicles are generally prohibited, so bicycles, walking and horse-drawn carriages set the pace in town. Fort Mackinac, established by the British in 1780, recalls the island’s strategic role during the struggle for control of the Great Lakes. The Grand Hotel, opened in 1887, remains a defining landmark on the hillside. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Mackinac Island and northern Michigan.

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