Bikers pedal down M-185 Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Josephine Anderson/Town Crier) PeopleForBikes, a nonprofit organization from Boulder, Colorado, ranked Mackinac Island as the 2025 best city for bikes ...

A series of annual sailing races will take place on Mackinac Island this summer, helping to connect individuals through the navigation of the Island’s surrounding water. Three of the five annual races ...

The new visitor's center at Colonial Michilimackinac has opened its doors to the public for the first time since undergoing renovation efforts. The remodeling began in November 2024 and wrapped up ...

Shepler’s Ferry announced in a since-deleted Facebook post that the company is increasing its parking prices at all its sites in both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. The post, originally made Sunday, ...

Members of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association gathered together for the organization’s annual Cowboy Cookout fundraiser at the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center Friday, June 27. The fundraiser ...

Recent developments in Mackinac Island ferry operations have drawn a lot of attention, and criticism, with many concerned about recent price increases and an alleged monopoly by the Hoffmann Family of ...

From glaciers to sand dunes, Joy Ryan, or as the internet calls her, ‘Grandma Joy,’ is the oldest person to travel to all 63 national parks in the world. Although her national park adventures came to ...

The Mackinac Island Medical Center is collaborating to bring free therapy to Island employees and residents who might be feeling homesick or a lack of support. This first year of the program is funded ...

Upcoming events, grand openings and exhibits across the Island bring opportunities this season. Steve Brisson, director of Mackinac State Historic Parks, said he’s excited for visitors to see the ...

Horses come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments. The same holds true for their owners. And, as we know that most horse people, if they have been at it for the long haul, seem to understand ...

Mackinac Island’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently working on four projects to improve the Island’s water filtration and wastewater treatment systems, with some nearing completion.

Before The Chuckwagon reopens everyday at noon for lunch, like clockwork, a line forms underneath the black and white striped awning on Main Street. The longtime Island staple has been serving the ...