Mackinac Straits

Historical marker location:

St. Ignace, Michigan

( Marker is on Interstate 75 at milepost 343,, ¾ mile south of U.S. 2, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1958

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to the only national park in the state, Isle Royale National Park. The park is a remote wilderness area consisting of a large island in Lake Superior and over 400 smaller islands, and is known for its scenic beauty, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife, including moose, wolves, and bald eagles.