State environmental regulators are reviewing permits they recently granted for the Line 5 tunnel project, in light of a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision that raised the bar for environmental rev...

State environmental regulators are reviewing permits for the Line 5 tunnel project after a Michigan Supreme Court decision raised the bar for environmental reviews. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has urged Enb...

Explore Wawatam Lighthouse, a unique structure with a rich maritime history in St. Ignace, Michigan. Discover its fascinating story.

Rising from the waters of the Straits of Mackinac, Poe Reef Lighthouse marks one of the most challenging navigation points along the route between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Positioned near the cen...

Explore the history of St. Helena Island Lighthouse, a vital guide for vessels navigating Lake Michigan's hazardous waters.

Explore Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, a historic landmark guiding vessels through the Straits of Mackinac with rich maritime history.

Explore the history of the Round Island Passage Light, an important navigation aid in the Straits of Mackinac since 1895.

On August 21, 1984, the Chief Wawatam made her final voyage, ending over 70 years of coal-fired ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac.

On July 31, 1923, Michigan launched its state ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac, and on August 6, 1923, the first car ferry—the wooden-hulled Ariel—made her maiden voyage across the straits...

The Ojibwe capture of Fort Michilimackinac was accomplished using a clever ruse involving a game of baggatiway during Pontiac's Rebellion.

With the completion of the Mackinac Bridge in 1957, the car ferry service became obsolete, and the state-ran ferry system was discontinued.

It's been said to me that only sometimes when people go over the Mackinac Bridge you can hear a little baby crying because the parents had gotten into an

The 2025 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Any updates will be posted here as the event approaches. The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a....

Discover the significance of Michilimackinac County's creation in 1818 and its role in shaping Michigan's landscape and history.

In a ruling that puts vital decisions about operating the Line 5 oil pipeline back in a Michigan state court, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided on April 22 against the effort by Enbridge Inc., the Line 5 owner, to move the case to federal court. The high court’s ruling came in response to a procedural issue. Enbridge asked for the change in venue for considering a lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 857 days after a mandatory 30-day deadline to do so.