Joanne's Fudge Shop on Mackinac Island this week shared video of a rite of spring on the island, as some of the hundreds of draft horses that pull carriages and haul cargo returned. "And so it begins!

When the tourist season on Mackinac Island ends, nearly all the work horses that make things run quickly head for the mainland for a relaxing winter vacation. "It's typically shortly after Labor Day," ...

A ride on a Zamboni at a college hockey game, exploring the Keweenaw and hopping a plane to Mackinac - Josh and Jase are ...

Before their work can begin, however, they have to get there. Many of the 500 horses that are so vital to the island’s operations during the warm-weather months overwinter on farms. Come April and May ...

Stepping off a ferry onto Mackinac Island for the first time is no doubt a unique experience. This starts with the distinct aroma in the air, which is a combination of fudge and horses. Several ...

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 ...

MACKINAC ISLAND — The Mackinac Horsemen’s Association has received an $11,400 Winter Boarding Grant from the Mackinac Island Community Foundation to support the winter care of its horses. The grant, ...

Draft horses are returning to Mackinac Island, signaling the start of the 2025 season. Businesses are set to open on schedule despite damage from a late-March ice storm, though some trails remain ...