![Grays Reef Light - Lake Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Grays-Reef-Lighthouse-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
The Straits of Mackinac separates Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, and also connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This is one of the busiest shipping…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Shepler's Ferry Lighthouse Cruise, Westbound Extended Trip](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Christmas-2014-800-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
![Mackinac Island Road Races - Lilac Festival 10K, 8 Mile, Great Turtle Trail Run](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Fort-Mackinac-Island-View-470x140.jpg)
While the unique setting of Mackinac Island draws endless crowds of tourists throughout the summer months, each June, September and October the island is transformed…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Shepler's Ferry Lighthouse Cruise, Eastbound Extended Trip](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Mackinac-Traverse-City-Last-Part-UP-Trip-with-Boys-1001-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
![Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises - Get Up Close To Michigan's Remote and Scenic Lighthouses](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/white-shoal-light-426x140.jpeg)
Shepler’s Ferry is celebrating their 70th anniversary this year, and if you’ve ever taken one of their blue and white boats to Mackinac Island you…