Known for its breathtaking sunsets, the aptly named Sunset Rock on Mackinac Island rewards mountain bikers with panoramic views of the island's picturesque shoreline and distant Mackinac Bridge after a …
Mackinac Island is renowned for its fudge, with over a dozen fudge shops crafting irresistible concoctions in countless flavors. Legend has it the island's cold climate and unique water contribute to its fudge's exceptional texture and taste.
British Landing serves as a memorial to an operation from the War of 1812. There are statues and informational placards here on the shores of the beach where the operation took place.
Established in 1895 on land once part of the nation's second national park, over 80 percent of Mackinac Island now comprises the pristine Mackinac Island State Park. With no cars …
A welcoming lakeside town and the gateway to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Saint Ignace is also an important resupply spot if you're hiking the NCT. It’s an ideal place to take …
Castle Rock is a limestone pillar that rises 196 feet above the ground just outside of the city of St. Ignace. The spire, or sea stack, was created by erosion …
8.2 miles total, biking the entirety of Lake Shore Boulevard around Mackinac Island State Park is a blast for everyone in the family. Even though the entire ride is on …
Griffin Cove is just off the side of Lake Shore Boulevard and is catty-corner to Brown's Brook State Roadside Park. The cove features a beach area where you can view out onto Lake Huron and see the mainland of Michigan.
While pedaling through Mackinac Island State Park, one scenic highlight is the Sugar Loaf lookout point. This breathtaking vista offers panoramic views over the forest and of the park's largest …