In 1872 Yellowstone was established as the first National Park. Many people will tell you that the second national park, ...

President Ulysses Grant signed Mackinac National Park into law, making it the second national park in the United States.

State lawmakers used the land to create Michigan’s first state park: Mackinac Island State Park. The park currently takes up roughly 80% of all of Mackinac Island. It is currently maintained by ...

Two Michigan towns are on the ballot for Best Historic Small Town in the USA Today Reader's Choice 2025 honors.

Four Michigan "small towns" have been nominated as some of the best in the Midwest. Grand Haven, Mackinac Island, Petoskey and Saugatuck all have been nominated as part of USA Today's recent 10Best ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Four Michigan towns are in the running to be named USA Today’s best small town in the Midwest.

Not only is Hot Springs National Park the oldest tourist attraction in the Razorback State, but it can also make a claim for ...

Grand Haven, Saugatuck, Petoskey and Mackinac Island are among 20 small ... and cultural experiences” like Saugatuck Dunes State Park, galleries and local events as well as shops and restaurants.

Forget the Hamptons or South Florida: Some of America’s best beaches are on this unlikely strip of the Gulf Coast, covering ...

Mackinac Island State Park occupies most of the island, providing visitors with countless opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking and horseback riding. What's more ...

Michigan, known as the Great Lakes State, has played a vital role in American history. From its days as a fur trading hub in ...