When mining flourished on the Western Peninsula in the 1840s, Schooner transported people, supplies, iron and copper on Lake Superior. The Grand Island, offshore of Munising, MI, served as a shelter from bad weather and storms. Later, when the steam ships took over, the island supplied them with firewood and coal. Today the island is re-naturalized and is managed as a recreation area by the Hiawatha National Forest. Ideal for camping, hiking and cycling.