A ban on cars makes this green oasis of an island off Michigan's northern coast uncommonly peaceful—but creates endless headaches for new-home builders
A big draw of Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan is the feeling of living in a simpler, less hurried time. A ban on motor vehicles most of the year makes the green oasis set in the blue waters of Lake Huron uncommonly peaceful.
It also can make even the simplest household task uncommonly difficult. Imagine ordering a new refrigerator and having it arrive by horse and cart. Now imagine building a vacation home with similar restrictions.
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