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Discover Nine Fascinating Lake Islands You Haven’t Explored

Jonathon WilliamsNovember 6, 2024011 mins

The ocean doesn’t have the monopoly on islands. Some of the world’s loveliest and most culturally significant islands are actually surrounded by freshwater. Formed by sedimentation, erosion, or volcanic activity, these islands can be huge (Manitoulin Island in Canada’s Lake Huron is over 1000 square miles) or teeny (Phantom Ship, a craggy rock column in Crater Lake that’s a mere 500 feet across and resembles a ghostly schooner in the fog).

Top Accommodations on Historic Mackinac Island

Michael MontesNovember 3, 2024November 3, 2024015 mins

You won’t find chain hotels on Mackinac Island. This oval isle, which the Ojibwes calledMishimikinaak, or “Big Turtle,” spans 3.8 square miles and serves as a captivating summer resort area on Lake Huron, situated between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The charming landscape appears to be frozen in time, with wooden architecture dating back to the late Victorian era, while most motor vehicles have been banned since 1898. Consequently, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles have become the preferred modes of transportation, allowing visitors to experience unique family-owned and award-winning accommodations.