The Les Cheneaux area lies east of the Mackinac Bridge along the northern shore of Lake Huron. Thirty-six islands provide sheltered channels and bays within the Straits of Mackinac - a historic harbor area for boaters and explorers. Towering forests with trails and pathways offer unparalleled year-round opportunities for vacations, day-trips, reunions and quiet breaks from city living. Cedarville and Hessel, historic Upper Peninsula port towns with marinas, have unusual gift and craft-making shops, galleries, an outfitter and guide service, and places to eat within walking distance from docks.