Islands of Sun and Fun on the Great Lakes| North Coast Chronicles

August 25, 2022

Be sure to reset your watch to island time!

North Coast Chronicles explores some of the 35,000 islands in the Great Lakes with Peter Huston of the Great Lakes Islands Alliance.  Whether you are a hiker, camper, history buff, fisherperson, or looking for the best bar - there is an island just for you!  Follow us from Isle Royale in Lake Superior to Wolf Island in Lake Ontario and many in between.

On the sunrise side of Mackinac Island, recently named the #1 island destination in the Continental United states by Travel + Leisure Magazine, sits Mission Point Resort. Poised on 18 acres overlooking the water's edge, Mission Point attracts travelers craving to reconnect with themselves, their passions, and their surroundings. Whether you’re a family looking for an unforgettable summer vacation, a couple longing for a romantic getaway, or a professional seeking a meeting space with a picturesque backdrop, or a couple looking for your dream wedding destination, extraordinary Mackinac Island experiences await you at Mission Point. For more information, go to missionpoint.com.
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Helen Brohl

Helen Brohl is a Great Lakes gal, having grown up on the south shore of Lake Erie and a lifetime of summers on Middle Bass Island. Helen understands the Great Lakes as a valuable resource with a Master's Degree from The Ohio State University in Great Lakes Land and Water Use Policy and as an economic engine for the nation with almost 40 years of experience in maritime transportation and trade development. Helen previously worked as professional staff on the U.S. Congressional House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, with NOAA's Office of Coast Management, did trade development for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, was the Director of Marketing for the Port of Chicago, the Executive Director of the U.S. Great Lakes Shipping Association, and retired in January 2023 after almost 17 years as the Executive Director of the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System in Washington, DC. Follow along as Helen shares the nature, folk lore, and charm of the Great Lakes!