Beaver Island is Lake Michigan's largest island, located within the Beaver Island archipelago approximately 32 miles off the coast of the city of Charlevoix.

The island is historically known as the site of a former American religious separatist monarchy, led in 1856 by the Strangite Mormon Church. Since the 1970s, it has become a popular tourist destination in the American Midwest, accessible only via private airplane or ferry service from the mainland Beaver Island Boat Company.

It is known as "America's Emerald Isle" due to its high population of Irish-American residents and is home to a biological research outpost operated by Central Michigan University, which offers tours and workshops for students and visitors.

Recreational opportunities abound during the summer months, including pristine beaches, nature trails, and an 18-hole golf course and marina.

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