Garden Island Six / Swampfox Books

08/26/2023

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07/23/2023

From a first person point of view one doesn't ride in 15 footers!

“Every day is a little bit different,” says Tim McQueer, Beaver Island Boat Co. president.

05/03/2023

Hey Guys! It don't look bad out there! I'm sure Paul and the boys will be over to pick us up this afternoon! Famous last words from Uncle Joe as we were about to tear the tents down on Garden Island!

04/19/2023

Saving a few copies for summer and fall sales on the island. Retail? Let me know! We'll pay the shipping!

10/22/2022

Looks like the island waited til we left!

09/08/2022

Wonder how the deer population on Garden is surviving? Never forget those big mooses in the early years.

08/19/2022

The island sure has grown!

Built to serve passengers traveling to Beaver Island from Charlevoix, a new ferry will be owned by MDOT and operated by Beaver Island Boat Company.

08/07/2022

Who walked back to camp along the Low Trail behind the State Cabin on Garden Island? Sometimes darkness settled in quickly when you were out near Monatous. It was a beautiful walk but could get rather spooky at times!

08/04/2022

This all started for us in November of 1970. Ended up moving up here a bit closer. Still love these old places!

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.