Mackinac Island, a popular northern Michigan destination, slows down in the fall as summer-themed businesses close down.

If you know what dates you’re planning for a Mackinac stay, you can also use the handy “Check Rates” feature on the tourism bureau’s website to compare prices at different locations around the island.

It’s officially a three-peat. The little island known for its horses and more than a dozen fudge shops has again topped this best-destination list.

Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret Doud, is encouraging visitors to still come, noting that even with the changes, tourism is still booming ahead of the holiday weekend.

The Mackinac Island Ferry Company (better known as Star Line), is still not running boats out of its St. Ignace location. That’s forced Shepler’s to shoulder the entire load of visitors ...

Mackinac Island businesses and attractions are expected to open later this month on schedule, despite a recent ice storm that caused widespread damage.

Mackinac Island businesses and attractions are expected to open later this month on schedule, despite a recent ice storm that caused widespread damage.

Mackinac Island businesses and attractions are expected to open later this month on schedule, despite a recent ice storm that caused widespread damage.

Mackinac Island tourism officials say cleanup work this week following a major ice storm in northern Michigan has "yielded remarkable results" and many areas of the island that had been closed by ...