No-car vacations from coast to coast, from $143 Jul 4, 2008
Act quickly to enjoy the hotel deals we found in these virtually car-less destinations, from Nantucket to Mackinac Island and Aspen to Avalon ... Hotel Iroquois, Mackinac IslandFerries from either Michigans Lower Peninsula or Upper Peninsula will whisk you to the sandy shores of this Great Lakes getaway, where horse-drawn buggies share the road with bicycling visitors, and Victorian architecture and fudge shops abound. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Car-Free Getaways: Peace, Quiet, Cash Jun 25, 2008
This photo from Aug. 22, 2007 shows people cycling the perimeter of Mackinac Island in Michigan ... Mackinac Island, Mich ... "Mackinac Island has prohibited motorized vehicles for more than a century. Instead, visitors get around on foot or on bicycle in this charming Victorian-era community," Bowen says. (ABC News)
Ditch the traffic 10 destinations without cars Jun 24, 2008
Michigan's Lake Shore Road, along the perimeter of Mackinac Island, is the only state highway that doesn't allow cars ... MichiganMackinac IslandMichigan's Lake Shore Road, along the perimeter of Mackinac (ma-ki-nah), is the only state highway that doesn't allow cars. (MSNBC -- Travel)
More of this story Jun 24, 2008
Joann's owner came over from Mackinac Island to check on employees and was relieved to find all accounted for, but feared what she will see inside her fudge shop when she's allowed inside ... Mackinaw City crews first responded to the call and were quickly assisted by trucks, equipment and personnel from St.Ignace, Pellston, Mackinac Island, Cheboygan and Inverness Township departments. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
Couple Lives Life To The Fullest At Sea Jun 22, 2008
But they don't plan to stay long. They're having too much fun enjoying a nomadic lifestyle on their boat, dropping into places such as Mackinac Island in Michigan, or Columbus, Miss. and Punta Gorda, Fla. (FOX61, CT)
Deals on Independence Day family getaways Jun 21, 2008
Where: Mackinac Island, Mich ... Why: Because its fun to turn back the clock and celebrate our nations birthday at this elegant grande dame situated atop Mackinac Island (pronounced Mack-i-naw) in Michigan. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Affordable packages to Boston, Mackinac Jun 20, 2008
Some of the top attractions of Michigan's Mackinac Island are offered on the Mackinac Island Experience package, a savings of about 25 percent off walk-up prices. The pass includes round-trip ferry transportation from mainland Michigan, a two-hour carriage tour, admission to the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory at Surrey Hill, admission to Fort Mackinac and entry to the public areas of the elegant Grand Hotel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Family Vacations in Style Jun 13, 2008
Given some youngsters' enthrallment with "potty humor," they'll probably be thrilled that horses make "road apples" on historic, no-cars-allowed Mackinac Island, Michigan. Located in the confluence of Lakes Huron and Michigan, fast ferries or private planes are the only ways ashore. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Lakeshore among 110 best in U.S. Jun 6, 2008
This summer he will be taking part in events at Mackinac Island and at the University of Notre Dame. Lakeshore, which had its last day of school Wednesday, resumes rehearsals in July for the fall marching season culminating at Ford Field in Detroit. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Term limits, part-time Legislature should go to voters Jun 4, 2008
Steward Sandstrom, president and CEO of the local Chamber, announced last week on Mackinac Island that the effort had been halted for lack of funds. Despite 1,500 volunteers collecting signatures, there was no chance the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber would collect a minimum of 380,000 valid signatures by the July 7 deadline. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Gamble takes medalist honors in Division 3 golf Jun 3, 2008
NEWBERRY Michael Gamble of Mackinac Island shot a 6-over 79 to take medalist honors in the Upper Peninsula Division 3 Golf Finals at the Newberry Country Club Friday ... DeTour was third with 362, followed by Ontonagon 365, Mackinac Island 368, Cedarville 369, Ewen-Trout Creek 374, and Brimley 396, to round out the top eight ... Other EUP schools participating included Mackinac Island and Brimley, but they did not field a complete team. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Jim Mooney mentor for many May 31, 2008
He would also take the team up to Mackinac Island, scrimmage and would run the island - all to get the kids back up. "Just stay in it, don't give up. Athletics is once again a good training ground for life, life is tougher than wrestling. We have good kids that wrestled for us now living and working in Napa Valley, New York and even in Iraq.". (Niles Star, MI)
Cedarville's Duncan, McLeod lead EUPC girls golfers May 31, 2008
Maggie Chambers, from Mackinac Island was sixth 258, shooting 118 in the second-round and Engadine's Brenda Albrecht was seventh 263, posting a 137 on Thursday ... Mackinac Island's Marie Bunker and Cedarville's Jillian Collins finished tied for tenth 269 ... DRUMMOND ISLAND Mackinac Island's Michael Gamble and DeTour's Zach Melvin finished in a first-place tie, shooting a two-round score of 161 in the Eastern Upper Peninsula Golf Championships on Thursday at Drummond Island. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
One D Presents First Regional Scorecard in the Opening Session of the Mackinac Policy Conference May 29, 2008
Edsel B. Ford II: This is a Snapshot of our Progress as a Region MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- One D, a group of six civic organizations working collaboratively to transform regional Detroit, has presented its first scorecard outlining goals, objectives and progress on how the region is achieving success in five common priorities. (PR Newswire)
Kevorkian to be released from prison in June May 29, 2008
Nolan Finley: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is scheduled to spend two days on Mackinac Island this week for the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual policy conference. That's led to a. (Yahoo News -- Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia)
Human remains found May 29, 2008
In August of 2005, a boat carrying Charles Rutherford Jr. and Lana Stempien from Detroit to Mackinac Island failed to arrive at its intended destination ... In August of 2007, a plane carrying Karen Dodds and Henry Stauffer crashed after departing from the Mackinac Island Airport apparently bound for Washington D.C. The whereabouts of the small craft remained a mystery until wreckage washed ashore in the Cheboygan area. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Brimley girls, Cedarville boys lead field at regional track meet May 18, 2008
33, Cedarville fourth 23, Mackinac Island fifth 8 and DeTour sixth with 4 ... Brimley was third with 23, Engadine fourth 20, DeTour fifth 18 and Mackinac Island sixth with 1 ... Michi Mullings of Mackinac Island claimed first in the 200 (28. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Cedarville girls start fast at EUPC golf championships May 17, 2008
Brimley, Pickford and Mackinac Island also participated in the match but did not have enough players to post a team score ... Mackinac Island was led by Maggie Chambers who shot a 111. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Cedarville, Engadine prevail in EUPC golf matches May 13, 2008
MACKINAC ISLAND The Cedarville boys and Engadine girls posted low in a six team high school golf match at The Jewel on Monday ... Mackinac Island was third 189, Engadine fourth 193, Brimley fifth 196 and Pickford sixth 201 ... Mackinac Island participated in the match but did not field a full team. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
7 tourist traps you love May 11, 2008
Rent a bike and ride around Mackinac Island in Michigan ... Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island, Michigan ... Following the American forces' unexpected success in capturing British outposts during the American Revolution, the British moved Fort Mackinac, brick by brick, from the Michigan mainland to Mackinac Island. (CNN -- International)
Youkilis, Red Sox keep on motoring May 9, 2008
At this rate, he'll soon be driving a Pontiac, snarfing Little Caesars pizza, sitting center ice at Red Wings games, and taking his vacations on Mackinac Island. Ernie Harwell will be his favorite radio announcer, Rasheed Wallace his main man on the Pistons, and Eminem will be filling up his iPod. (Boston Globe)
EUP school election results May 8, 2008
On Mackinac Island, five candidates were in the running for two positions. Incumbent Larry Rickley finished on top with 265 votes, followed by Kelly Bean with 153. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
EUP school elections Tuesday May 6, 2008
On Mackinac Island there are five candidates running for two positions. Incumbent Larry Rickley will face challengers Kelly Bean, Katrina Platkzi and Jennifer Daniels on the ballot. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
7 bona fide tourist traps you love anyway May 2, 2008
Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island, Mich. Following the American forces' unexpected success in capturing British outposts during the American Revolution, the British moved Fort Mackinac, brick by brick, from the Michigan mainland to Mackinac Island ... says: "Mackinac Island is a total tourist trap, and I love it. Renting a bike and riding around the island. Touring the fort and watching the guides shoot the cannon. Taking the horse-and-buggy ride. And, of course, buying fudge." (231/436-4100, ,... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cedarville golfers sweep at Les Cheneaux Links May 2, 2008
Mackinac Island finished with 192 ... Cedarville won the girls meet with 263, while Brimley scored 267 and Mackinac Island did not have a complete team ... Marie Banker and Maggie Chambers both shot 65s for Mackinac Island. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island Pursue 'Green' Agenda Apr 23, 2008
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich ... Behind the scenes of Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island's ageless "Somewhere in Time" ambiance are aggressive programs to seek out and implement the latest technology to protect the island's pristine environment ... The hotel's composting program is but one example of the attention to detail that goes into protecting the environment on Mackinac Island. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grand Hotel Marks 75 Years of Family Stewardship Apr 23, 2008
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Hotel marks a milestone when it opens its doors for the 2008 season May 2nd, celebrating 75 consecutive years of stewardship by the family that has made the hotel the icon that it is today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pickford boys, Brimley girls win track meets Apr 22, 2008
Brimley was second in the boys' meet with 66, followed by DeTour 65, Engadine 45 and Mackinac Island 4 ... 5, Mackinac Island 28, and DeTour 18 ... Michi Mullins of Mackinac Island won the long jump (13-8). (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Neebish ferry repair awaits state approval Apr 19, 2008
He said the old Drummond boat, currently in daily use on the St. Ignace-Mackinac Island crossing, is one of the few ferries nearby that matches draft and beam specifications on the Neebish Island crossing ... At the same time Arnold Transit is in the midst of its busy pre-season preparations on the Mackinac Island crossing, a time of year when freight service to that island is critical to make ready for the upcoming tourist season ... Moser said nothing about the possible charter of Drummond... (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
To the Editor: Successful job fair Apr 19, 2008
They not only became employed but will have housing provided for them on Mackinac Island for the entire summer as part of their employment package. Two huge barriers for homeless individuals eliminated in one day thanks to the Michigan Works. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tolstoy Ate Borscht Here Apr 12, 2008
Q: My wife is a big fan of the movie "Somewhere in Time." Is the Grand Hotel on Michigan's Mackinac Island worth a trip. A: It is, and not only because no "Somewhere in Time" fan can die happy without a pilgrimage to the summer hotel where it was filmed in 1979. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Thrilling New Adventure Tour and Children's Activity Stations Enhance Mill Creek Experience Apr 12, 2008
This five-story tower will offer a majestic view of the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Island ... Mackinac State Historic Parks is a family of northern Michigan living history museums and parks accredited by the American Association of Museums, including Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island State Park, and Historic Downtown on Mackinac Island, and Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park in Mackinaw City ... Beautiful Mackinac Island vacation... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ice delays continue to slow river shipping Apr 1, 2008
Gill said the passage between Mackinac Island and the mainland at St. Ignace will be broken out about noon on Wednesday, opening that crossing to passenger ferries. At Neebish Island itself, he said the ferry Neebish Islander II has been able to make two crossings per day, even though the West Neebish Channel carries considerable ice moving slowly downstream. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
U.S. businesses face cut in immigrant work force Mar 15, 2008
Patti Ann Moskwa, owner of the Yankee Rebel Tavern on Mackinac Island, Michigan, plans to cut back dinner hours because she will be understaffed this summer. She said the 15 foreign workers who cooked and cleared tables at her restaurant were more than employees. (International Herald Tribune)
Cedarville, Pickford, Engadine advance to Class D district finals Feb 29, 2008
Pickford held off Mackinac Island 67-60 in Wednesday's other district semifinal ... In Wednesday's other district semifinal, McKinley Portice pumped in 33 points to lead Pickford past the Mackinac Island Lakers ... Mackinac Island, which has never won a district game against EUP Conference schools, led 27-23 at hafltime. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Michigan to pile on incentives to lure filmmakers Feb 18, 2008
You really need to have a headline," says Mike Binder, a Detroit native who wrote and directed "The Upside of Anger. " Although the plot was set in a Detroit suburb, the movie was filmed in London. Binder visited Lansing recently to lobby lawmakers for a 40 percent rebate, which would be the country's highest. "The fact is, in Hollywood, if you're not at the front, you might as well not even be in it at all," says Mitch Albom, a Detroit newspaper columnist whose books such as "Tuesdays With... (San Francisco Chronicle)
National Trust honors Fort Davis; ceremony Saturday Feb 8, 2008
Mackinac Island, Mich. Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Butte, Mont. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Fort Davis honored, out-of-towner selling Feb 7, 2008
"This is the ninth time the National Trust has announced a list of Dozen Distinctive Destinations. To date, there are 108 Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 42 states.Past destinations have included Waimea, Kaua'i, Hawaii; Palm Springs, Calif.; Bath, Maine; Key West, Fla.; Galena, Ill.; Astoria, Ore.; Jekyll Island, Ga.; Mackinac Island, Mich.; Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Butte, Mont.; Madison, Ind.; Silverton, Colo.; Lawrence, Kan.; Cooperstown, N.Y.; and Walla Walla, Wash.To see a complete list,... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Breaks, Charter head Council talk Feb 6, 2008
Overflow sail craft from the Mackinac Island marina will nearly fill the City Marina, a boat harbor of 136 slips. . (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
EUP harbors close to 200 sex offenders Jan 18, 2008
Current records also show Bois Blanc Island, Hulbert, Mackinac Island, Strongs and Trout Lake do not have any registered offenders living in their area. Once authorities have confirmed the official list, they will begin arresting those who failed to comply with the 1994 state law. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
2008 North American International Auto Show Announces Fun-Filled, Family-Oriented Attractions During Public Days, Jan. 19-27 Jan 16, 2008
To satisfy that sweet tooth, be sure to enjoy some original Mackinac Island fudge at Ryba's Fudge Shop in Cobo Arena and other locations on the show floor. These tasty stations produce 600 pounds of fudge per day at NAIAS Public Days. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warm up this season with bargain airfares Jan 15, 2008
Michigan's Mackinac Island doesn't allow cars (most street travel is by horse and buggy or bicycle) ... Michigan's Mackinac Island bans cars and high rises and scorns development. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Jane Seymour, world traveler Jan 10, 2008
Mackinac Island is in Michigan and its beautiful. Q: Any other secret places we should know about. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Paleocon Dilemma Jan 8, 2008
At other events, they have drowned out Giuliani, and some witnesses on a Mackinac Island Ferry ride claim a band of Paul supporters once threatened to literally drown Giuliani by throwing him overboard. The mutual hostility illustrates an enduring problem for those described as paleoconservatives an unsatisfactory but familiar term that is increasingly applied to all conservatives who reject the foreign and many of the domestic policies of the Bush administration. (The American Conservative)
Vision would create a town in Old Town Dec 8, 2007
On Mackinac Island, where no cars are allowed, students are employed to patrol thoroughfares and collect manure. If you want to see what's going on, go to and check out the Old Town Visioning pages. (North County Times)
AAA office offers free party guide Dec 7, 2007
Or, the "Horse's Neck," from The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, featuring ginger ale, grenadine and orange peel. "The idea came because we found that traditionally people tend to drink and drive during year-end holidays," said Nancy Cain, a spokeswoman for AAA Michigan. (The News-Herald)
Networking moves to the hotel spa Nov 13, 2007
Mark Gerardot, an owner of a Web site design company, said he welcomed the chance to hit the spa during participation in Bizresearch's Search N Spa conference on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in August. "It's a very concentrated slice of information you have to digest. The spa part of it allows you to relax," Gerardot said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Cedarville captures volleyball district Nov 6, 2007
The Trojans won all three of their matches in four games, beating Mackinac Island 25-16, 25-19, 25-19 25-23, Pickford 25-17, 18-25, 25-19, and Brimley 25-19, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16 in the district title game. The Bays reached the championship match by beating DeTour 25-12, 25-21, 21-25, 25-15, and Paradise 25-15, 25-13, 25-13. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Wasilla couple is a bona fide booster team Nov 1, 2007
In January 2002, each was associated with a ferry service running between the small Michigan tourist town of Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, Cheryl as group sales manager for a 900-seat live theater, Marty as the new sales director for the ferry. HE'S THE ONE. (Anchorage Daily News)
Special education millage vote Oct 31, 2007
Mackinac Island Schools 64,000. Moran Township Schools 13,000. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Carferry deal postponed Oct 17, 2007
Dodson also briefly described a seminal project to change the focus of the Mackinac Island State Parks Commission to a regional emphasis, including St. Ignace. Among suggestions, he said, was some form of development at the abandoned Fr. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Body of missing pilot identified Oct 17, 2007
52-year-old was missing since Aug. 24 after departing Mackinac Island. ST. IGNACE Authorities have positively identified a body recovered by the United States Coast Guard in the Straits of Mackinac on October 8 as the remains of 52-year-old Karen Dodds a pilot missing since August 24 when her plane disappeared after departing Mackinac Island ... Dodds and her companion, 56-year-old Henry Brooks Stauffer were traveling in a private airplane from Mackinac Island bound for Bad Axe in Michigan's... (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
10 secluded coastal hikes Oct 16, 2007
This easy trail in the Hiawatha National Forest near Mackinac Island leads to a perfect spot for a picnic on a Lake Huron beach. The Upper Peninsula hike doesn't skimp on scenery. (CNN -- Travel)
More of this story Oct 10, 2007
The small plane left Mackinac Island with two passengers at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 en route to Bad Axe. Reported to be aboard the plane are pilot Karen Dodds, 51, of Washington, D.C. and her passenger and fiance, H. Brooke Stauffer, 55, also of Washington D.C.. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
Michigan's plight backdrop of GOP debate on economy Oct 9, 2007
" The GOP Michigan debate and McCain's economic speech come as top-tier Democrats also are starting to lay out their economic and energy policies. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., her party's front-runner, was in Iowa on Monday to announce her economic strategy, which focuses on the U.S. middle class and includes provisions to protect homeowners from foreclosures and fraud, tackle health-care and college costs and fund alternative-energy research. Meanwhile, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Clinton's No.... (AZCentral -- News)
ABC Gushes Over 'Thoughtful' Bush Is a Racist Rapper Sep 28, 2007
Robin Roberts: "We'll hear what he has to say right now. Thank you, Jake. Because Newt Gingrich, as you heard, chastised his fellow Republicans for missing this week's debate. And the former Speaker of the House, very happy to have him live from Virginia. Thank you so much for your time this morning. We certainly do appreciate it. And it's widely known that the Republicans need at least 10 percent of the black vote to win the general election. And we just heard in Jake Tapper's piece how the... (MediaResearch.org)
The New York Times again defends its acceptance of controversial MoveOn.org ad Sep 27, 2007
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's campaign is distancing itself from supporters who harassed fellow candidate Rudy Giuliani Friday night on the Mackinac Island Ferry in Michigan. The Detroit Free Press reports dozens of Paul enthusiasts taunted Giuliani by saying "9/11 was an inside job." A witness says the group threatened to throw Giuliani overboard and he took refuge in the ferry's pilothouse. (Fox News)
Questions for Republican Candidates Sep 27, 2007
He went to the NRA and gave a speech at Mackinac Island, Michigan last week but did no retail campaigning. This week. (Human Events Online)
For GOP, Michigan Looms Large Sep 26, 2007
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich ... Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney addresses the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, Mich ... Michigan's Mackinac Island is the center of the GOP universe this weekend. (CBS News)
Raise $9.11 for Giuliani Comes Under Fire Sep 26, 2007
Many people at the Mackinac Island conference this past weekend stated that they were unabashedly pro-life and pro=conservative social values, but were supporting Giuliani because he seemed like the only person who could beat Hillary ... Interesting that Keith (above) mentions the GOP conference on Mackinac Island. (New York Times)
Romney's "Change" Message Examined Sep 26, 2007
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney addresses the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, Mich ... Michigan's Mackinac Island is the center of the GOP universe this weekend. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Cold Temporarily Grounds Romney Campaign Sep 26, 2007
Michigan's Mackinac Island is the center of the GOP universe this weekend. Republican candidates are focusing on the Midwest, but might be ignoring other voters. (CBS News -- US)
Iranian Free Speech: Only in America; and Learning From the World That Fails Sep 25, 2007
As I told my audience of Michigan Republicans gathered on Mackinac Island last weekend, it was like a teenager getting a credit card and not realizing that he has to pay. (You can view the entire speech. (Human Events Online)
The GOP gets gaudy in Michigan Sep 25, 2007
Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, arrive Saturday on Mackinac Island, Mich. for the state's Republican leadership conference. (Salon)
Romney Wins Mackinac Straw Poll Sep 24, 2007
Horse drawn carriages carry passengers in front of the porch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mich ... MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich ... The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island will do just fine. (New York Times)
