Check Out This Island in the UP That Looks Like MI's Mitten

Did you know that there are over 30,000 islands scattered throughout the Great Lakes, with just one of them resembling the state of Michigan?

While Michigan is home to well-known islands such as Mackinac Island, Beaver Island, and Belle Isle, there are thousands of lesser-known ones hidden among the Great Lakes. Whether they're nestled in the lakes within Michigan's borders or found in the waters surrounding the state, the sheer number of islands is nothing short of overwhelming.

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How Many Lakes are in the Great Lakes?

We weren't kidding when we said there are over 30,000 islands tied to Michigan. According to Great Lakes Guide, The Great Lakes encompass about 35,000 islands in total, which formed during the end of the last glacial period in the Great Lakes Basin.

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Unique Island in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Located in Fortune Lake is where you will find the cutest little island that looks just like Michigan's Lower Peninsula, also known as "Michigan's Mitten."

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Shannon Kivi from 906 Images captured this stunning photo using his drone.

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This little island looks like the mitten of Michigan, but it's located in Upper Michigan.
You can see the bridge going across in the bottom right. This is on Fortune Lake in Crystal Falls

Where is Fortune Lake Located?

Fortune Lake, located approximately 40 minutes northwest of Iron Mountain in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, covers just under 200 acres.

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$8.5 Million Log Cabin Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

No, it's not Montana or even the set of "Yellowstone". This breathtaking million-dollar retreat is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan near the Wisconsin border and is everything a nature lover has dreamt of. With its 16 acres of wilderness and lakeside beauty, any fisherman or someone looking to escape from it all would simply love it. Over 10,000 square feet of space with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, this log home Island family retreat on the famous Cisco Chain of Lakes is meant for large family get-togethers and big gatherings.

Take a look at what tranquility and heaven on earth really look like.

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