Located on the north end of Bois Blanc Island, to mark a shoal that juts out into northern Lake Huron, the Bois Blanc Island lighthouse is a two-story, light-brick, dwelling with an attached square 38-foot tower jutting out from the front. Built in 1867, it is the third lighthouse on this location.

Bois Blanc Island is located in the Straits of Mackinac, top of the "hand" that is Michigan. You can reach Bois Blanc Island by ferry from Cheboygan, a few miles southeast of Mackinac City. There are several inland lakes. Amenities are few, but include a general store, two chapels, the Hoover Community Building, a postoffice, a tavern, an airport, and a one-room Pines School.

While in Michigan, Angel and I had the chance to visit my all-time favorite island: Bois Blanc, which is the lesser-known neighbor of Mackinac Island in Lake Huron. If you want to visit this gorgeous island, usually the best way is to find a cabin that offers short-term rentals for a week or weekend in the summer. We have family with a cabin on the island who offered theirs to us for a few days, which definitely helped lure us to stay. The typical way to get to the island is by riding the…

Have you made the journey to any of these stunning islands?

Between natural and untouched landscapes to a state park not at all far from bustling Detroit, Michigan islands are beautiful destinations you must add to your travel bucket list.

Views of Bois Blanc and Mackinac Islands, Mackinaw Bridge in the distance, beautiful Duncan Bay and the Cheboygan River.

Mackinac Island

Looking for things to do in Holland, Michigan? Holland is a great family destination along the shores of Lake Michigan!