Les Cheneaux Islands
Les Cheneaux Islands are a group of 36 small inhabited islands along 12 miles of Lake Huron shoreline on the southeastern tip of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. The name is French for the channels, noting the many channels between the islands in the group. They are about 30 miles north and east of the Straits of Mackinac and about 35 miles south of Sault Ste. Marie. The islands are a popular resort and boating and kayaking area. The nearby communities of Hessel and Cedarville on the mainland offer marinas, camping, lodging, restaurants, and shopping. The area holds an annual wooden boat festival.
Some of the larger islands:Birch IslandBoot IslandCoryell IslandGoose IslandGovernment Island, federally owned, administered through Hiawatha National Forest, primitive campgroundHill Island, connected by bridge with the mainlandIsland No. 8, connect by bridge with Hill IslandLa Salle IslandLittle La Salle IslandLong IslandMarquette Island, the largestStrongs Island
External linksLes Cheneaux Welcome Center
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