From purple lilacs on Mackinac Island to Grand Haven's sandy shores, six Michigan small towns recently were featured among USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards as some of the best places in the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 53-year-old sailor participating in the Race to Mackinac was missing Saturday night after he fell overboard near Navy Pier just 40 minutes after the boat left shore. Jon Santarelli, ...

MLive’s video team worked to highlight the unique spirit of Michiganders in 2025 with these four short documentaries.

Mackinac Island is a popular tourist destination, with over 1 million visitors per year. The island lies in the Straits of Mackinac between the Upper and Lower peninsulas. Visitors can book a stay at ...

Located in Lake Huron between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island family vacation is unlike any other. Many say a visit to Mackinac Island with kids is like stepping back in ...

Mackinac Island's Lilac Festival was ranked third in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for best flower festivals. The annual 10-day festival celebrates the island's lilacs and car-free streets ...

While the official start of fall is just around the corner, there's still time for a tranquil, family-friendly getaway to Mackinac Island before the summer destination "closes" for winter. Tourism ...

The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Completed in 1957, it was the first long-span suspension bridge to incorporate design features like a porous deck for wind ...

Two Michigan cities, Ludington and Mackinac Island, are nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best historic small towns in the U.S. Ludington was voted number one in the contest in 2024 and is known for its ...