Photos of the Week: March 16-20

Here’s a sneak peek at our upcoming Great Lakes issue.

Cayla McLeod

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 04:31 PM ET

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Edited By: Travis Tingle

[Credit: Grace Yakuber]

Key Takeaways:

The May/June issue of Plane + Pilot magazine will feature a deep dive into flying across the Great Lakes region.
Michigan's Mackinac Island is highlighted as a key destination for pilots exploring the Great Lakes.
Despite the current snowy offseason, the team is anticipating the return of spring flying to Mackinac Island.
The article includes a photo preview of past flights to the island, with the full story to come in the upcoming issue.

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While Michigan and Wisconsin recover from recent blizzard-induced, record-shattering snowfall, the Plane + Pilot team is already looking ahead to the thaw. We are hard at work on our May/June issue, which will feature a deep dive into flying across the stunning Great Lakes region.

Naturally, no Great Lakes adventure is complete without a stop at Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Though the popular vacation destination is currently in its quiet offseason, we’re counting down the days until the spring flying begins in earnest.

To help pass the time until the snow and ice melts, we’ve gathered a collection of favorite shots from past flights to the island. Check out the preview below, and stay tuned for the full story in our upcoming May/June issue.

Photos by Grace Yakuber