Mackinac Island expected to be ready for season after ice storm damage
Mackinac Island trail cleanup (Photo: Mackinac Island Tourism)
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (FOX 2) - Despite a large ice storm that caused damage to northern Michigan, Mackinac Island is slated to fully open for the season next month.
Mackinac Island is expected to be ready by May 2, with the first summer season hourly ferries arriving just before then - on April 25. Businesses are planning to be fully operational by April 25.
"We’ve made great progress," said Myron Johnson, Park Manager for Mackinac Island State Park. "Granted, there is more work to be done, but our team is doing a fantastic job. We’ll be ready for the season."
Most Michigan state park campgrounds expected to open on time after ice storm
After a massive ice storm caused damage across a large part of northern Michigan last month, most state park campgrounds that were damaged are on pace to open on time, the DNR said.
All major roads are now open in Mackinac Island State Park, but most interior hiking trails on the island are currently closed. Work on those trails is ongoing, and some work may continue into the start of the season.
National Guard members work on Mackinac Island (Photo: Mackinac Island Tourism)
"First and foremost, we thank our dedicated staff," said Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Steve Brisson. "We’re also grateful to the City of Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island Fire Department, Mackinac Island Police Department, the Mackinac Island Community Foundation, the Michigan National Guard, and others in helping us get so much of Mackinac Island State Park back open so we can welcome guests in a few short weeks."
The Source: Mackinac Island Tourism provided this information.