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A visit to Michigan's Mackinac Island feels like taking a trip back in time.

Luxury resort area that is one of the premier vacation destinations in the Midwest. Mackinaw City, Michigan is located on the mainland, across from Mackinac Island

The spot where Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas meet, known as the Straits of Mackinac, offers an abundance of historic and recreational activities.

When most travelers think of Mackinaw, they think of visiting the island in the summer. However, Mackinaw tourism continues well into the fall.

Bringing Christmas trees from the northern woods to deserving families in Chicago is the traditional mission of the Christmas Tree Ship.

Oregon's state record for lake trout already is over 40 pounds, but an even bigger mackinaw may very well be swimming in Odell, Crescent or another deep mountain lake.

Mackinac Island is open for business from May 1 to September 30 when more than one million visitors experience what has been called America's Summer Place.

With amazing beaches and plenty of options for low cost activities and dining, Grand Haven is an ideal midwest destination for families. 

Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, and Mackinac Island offer a variety of festivals, parades and historical activities each May, June, July, August and September.

Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.

Loaded with Christmas trees for the holiday season in Chicago, the three-masted schooner Rouse Simmons sunk near Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The crew of 17 lost their lives.

Few Northern Michigan landmarks are as notable as the majestic Mackinac Bridge.

Boating, picnicking, wildflower walks, gambling, visiting historic sites, shopping and other activities make Tahoe the most popular lake in the western United States.

Valentine's Day is a popular time to propose marriage. Consider these romantic spots in the midwest for a memorable proposal.

If Oregon had a capital for catching kokanee, it would have to be Bend. This high desert city is surrounded by big, cold waters full of these freshwater sockeye salmon.

Many individuals, families and communities commemorate the Labor Day holiday with fun outdoor events such as parades, festivals and special sporting events.

That beer is ever-present in society is an inescapable fact. For evidence of this, one need look no further than popular music for references to the bubbly beverage.

The S.S. Badger and the Lake Express Ferry travel between Manitowoc/Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Ludington/Muskegon, Michigan. A family of four can travel for around $300.

Many tourists visit Mackinac Island during the warmer months. Nonetheless, this northern Michigan destination offers lots of fun and activities in the winter as well.

At last! It's summer on the Great Lakes. This area's thousands of vacation spots are uniformly beautiful, yet boast diverse charms and offer a variety of experiences.

The kokanee is a sockeye salmon that spends it entire life cycle in fresh water. They are good fighters, great eating and, in these top waters, incredibly plentiful.