These icy, spectacular destinations become more magical in winter, offering a great excuse if you want to escape hot weather.

The whole island tour takes a couple hours, but you’ll want to stop constantly. Fort Mackinac perches on the bluff like a stone guardian. Cannon demonstrations echo across the water with surprising ...

The origins of many holiday traditions are shrouded in mystery, a hodgepodge of beliefs steeped in myths, folklore, legends, ...