Recent Articles About the Mackinac Bridge Region

An Insider’s Guide to 4th of July Events in Northern Michigan

Celebrate the 4th Up North! From Frankfort to Traverse City and beyond, these 8 Independence Day events are loved by locals and visitors alike. Dive...

Red Hot Best of the Best: Ski Resort, Golf Course, Downtown & More

Meet Red Hot Best 2023's new "Best of the Best" category! These five new categories competed all across Northern Michigan to see who was truly...

Enjoy Rooms with a (True Blue) View on a St. Ignace Getaway

PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is a lake-lover’s dream, with waterfront hotel rooms for travelers of every stripe.For those of us who love Northern...

Red Hot Best 2023: The Best Above the Bridge

The votes have been counted and the results are in for the BEST Above the Bridge! From Mackinac Island to Marquette and across Michigan's Upper...

5 Mackinac Island Insider Tips for Your Summer Escape

You’ve gorged on fudge, circled the island on a bike, visited Fort Mackinac and taken a carriage ride. Whew! But wait, there’s more to Mackinac...

Mackinac Island Named 2023 Best Summer Destination by USA Today

Michiganders know Mackinac Island is one of the best spots for an unforgettable, car-free summer vacation. Now, so does the nation thanks to USA...

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5 Magical Mother-Daughter Getaways in Northern Michigan

5 Magical Mother-Daughter Getaways in Northern Michigan

When daughters are grown, spending time together as adults is one of parenting’s sweet rewards. But carving out the one-on-one time isn’t easy. These five perfect Northern Michigan vacations are just right for catching up, checking in and tuning out the rest of the...

Jeepers Creepers: Head to St. Ignace for Autumn Leaf Peeping and Jeep Creeping

Jeepers Creepers: Head to St. Ignace for Autumn Leaf Peeping and Jeep Creeping

PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is set to host its annual Strait U.P. Jeep Creep, a fall-themed trail riding event (exclusively for Jeeps!) at the end of September. Don’t miss your chance to register—and while you’re at it, cruise the U.P. for the ultimate color tour.If...

The Epic Return of Father Marquette’s Remains to the Straits of Mackinac

The Epic Return of Father Marquette’s Remains to the Straits of Mackinac

PAID CONTENT The bones of the famed French Jesuit experienced not one, but two journeys home to the shores of St. Ignace, centuries apart. At the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in the Upper Peninsula find Father Marquette’s final resting place—and an epicenter of history...

The Sweet History of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company

The Sweet History of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company

A sweet Mackinac Island's family legacy. Take a bite out of the delicious story of Marshall’s Fudge & Chocolate Company in Mackinaw City. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue...