MACKINAC ISLAND

Mackinac Island, seen from the top of the island in May of 2015, has stunning views of over the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Lower and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)

Tulips are in full bloom outside the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Thursday May 28, 2015. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)

Visitors look over a viewer point adjacent to Arch Rock on Mackinac Island. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)

Downtown Mackinac Island. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)

Mackinac Island, seen from the top of the island in May of 2015, has stunning views of over the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Lower and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)

Fort Mackinac was built by the British in 1780 on Mackinac Island. Sixteen years later the American took the fort only to be captured again by the British during the War of 1812. The Fort was restored to look as it did during the final years of its occupation. Historical interpreters dress in period pieces giving tours and riffle and cannon demonstrates to visitors at this historic state park. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)

Fort Mackinac was built by the British in 1780 on Mackinac Island. Sixteen years later the American took the fort only to be captured again by the British during the War of 1812. The Fort was restored to look as it did during the final years of its occupation. Historical interpreters dress in period pieces giving tours and riffle and cannon demonstrates to visitors at this historic state park. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit)