Mackinac Island
Video of the island from the lake.
Mackinac Island is a part of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was a Native American settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position amidst the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War.
Mackinac Island is about 8 mi in circumference and 3.776 mi² in total area. The highest point is the historic Fort George, which is 320 ft above the lake level and 890 ft above sea level. The island is accessible by private boats, by ferry, and by small aircraft. In the summer tourist season, three separate ferry services shuttle visitors to the island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
June 15, 2007 11:44 AM | Category: Islands