Here’s what we know about each ferry fleet for the 2025 season, with some insider insight from their management teams.

Most Mackinac Island businesses close for the winter, but it's nearly time for them to reopen. Here's what to know in 2025.

Story by Stephanie Brzezinski Nov 25, 2016 Nov 25, 2016 Many images come to mind when people think of Mackinac Island: horses, bicycles, fudge, Grand Hotel, butterflies ... but what about snow?

In 2024, Mackinac Island was first in the best travel destination category, and was recently nominated (again) as one of the best small towns in the Midwest, along with Grand Haven, Michigan.

Nearly half of M-185, the scenic perimeter highway that circles the island, is currently impassable. The closure starts near Arch Rock and goes around the entire east side of the island, heading north ...