Riding to the Island

May 11, 2024

Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts are headed north for the 34th annual Zoo-de-Mackinac, a bike ride (not race!) on Saturday, May 18, that starts at The Highlands in Harbor Springs and rolls 51 miles to Mackinaw City along scenic, lakeside roads. Once at the top of the Lower Peninsula, you’ll swap your wheels for the ferry and spend the rest of the day on Mackinac Island, with post-ride parties at hotspots like The Gatehouse, Piny Pony, and Horns, complete with live bands. (Bonus: There are even shorter versions of the ride—25 miles each—that can be done if you want to save your legs for dancing!) If you haven’t already registered with early bird prices, registration is $80 and includes a pre-ride bash on Friday, transportation, lunch at Legs Inn on Saturday, party entrance, and round-trip ferry transportation. Sign up at zoo-de-mack.com.