Originally Posted by
kavok
...also check out the Manitou islands off of the Leelanau. Both are beautiful with plenty of nice trails.
always was curious about those islands as well. We have friends on Beaver Island that have invited a large group to come this summer.
Originally Posted by
DavidDTW
The "Beaver Islander" ferry that runs out of Charlevoix is the only option. My understanding is that except for a few B&Bs, the island does not have much tourism. Mostly privately owned cottages and permanent residents.
to get one's car to Beaver Island correct, I did find a number of charter airline companies as well (most based in Charlevoix).
My hope is that a number of other Chicago based folks are going to this so perhaps an air charter directly from Chicago to Beaver Island can be cost effective as I'd prefer not to drive during the summer "up the coast", although it is a very beautiful coast.