Every once in a while, the Aurora Borealis pushes far enough south to create a striking display of dancing colors on the horizon off Mackinac Island. During peak solar activity, you can see the cosmic phenomenon even more often than normal. In fact, we’re currently in a phase of the sun’s cycle that…
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Most people reach Mackinac Island by hopping on a ferry. Even in the cold months, when the flow of tourists nearly disappears, Arnold Transit continues running boats so residents, workers and essential supplies can move between the island and the mainland. But many winters bring a solid freeze to…
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Mackinac Island often gets described as “lost in time.” After all, with streets full of horse-drawn carriages and lined by Victorian architecture, the car-free destination looks like it belongs in the 1800s. That’s a big part of Mackinac Island’s perpetual charm. And yet, the 19 th century is…
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