Much of Mackinac Island was designated as a national park in 1875, but it proved to be too expensive for the government to ...

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island officially opened its 2025 season on Friday, May 2, with a shot from its cannon overlooking Marquette Park and downtown. "With the firing of the cannon at 9 a.m ...

Tours at historic Fort Mackinac offer a glimpse into Mackinac Island's past, including cannon and rifle firing demonstrations. The fort served as a British and later American military outpost.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22. -- Fort Mackinac, which, in accordance with a provision of the last Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, has been turned over to Gov. Rich of Michigan, was of great importance in ...

Discover Boating says to visit Mackinac Island, ranked No. 5 on the list, the first two weeks of October for the best viewing ...

FORT MACKINAC, MACKINAC ISLAND | Though the real action at this fort ceased in 1885, its 14 original historic buildings still echo with the sounds of military pomp thanks to costumed interpreters.

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island officially opened its 2025 season on Friday, May 2, with a shot from its cannon overlooking Marquette Park and downtown. "With the firing of the cannon at 9 a.m ...

Mackinac Island features one of the nation's top butterfly gardens, per the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Here's what to know.

Getting to Fort Mackinac or the Grand Hotel means traversing steep hills that even those on bikes struggle with. The island's emphasis on preservation means visiting the historic buildings can ...

Fort Mackinac Never Sweats' John "Ratso" Hiller bats against Rochester Grangers during a vintage base ball game on Mackinac Island, Saturday, July 24, 2021. Hiller is a member of the Detroit ...