Today, with its pastel-colored hotels, shops, grand “cottages” and historic and scenic sites, Mackinac Island is still a gathering place, a special destination year-round, but especially from May through October.

At about 13,500 acres and with 35 miles of shoreline, Grand Island is nearly the size of Manhattan in New York, yet remains relatively unknown.

Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to fall in love with Michigan in winter – ranging from romantic to rigorous, to scenic.

Head out of Chicago toward Michigan, and as soon as you cross the state line you are in Harbor Country. Just like that, you’ve left the hustle and bustle of the city behind.

Discover why Marquette, Michigan has been dubbed “Queen City of the North.”

Across the state of Michigan, farm and factory tours let families connect with everything from baby calves to age-old crafts.

The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is the latest crowd-pleasing addition to a beloved Detroit institution that has long ranked among the city’s top visitor attractions.

2016 marked the centennial of the National Park Service, created by President Woodrow Wilson to preserve America’s wilderness and heritage.

Michigan makes the perfect destination for paddling with the loons – but you have to get up pretty early to see these enchanting birds.