Great Lakes islands Expositor Staff Aug 01, 2018 - 2 min read Beaver Island known as America鈥檚 Emerald Isle revels in its Irish heritage and pristine sand beaches. Beaver Island known as America鈥檚 Emerald Isle revels in its Irish heritage and pristine sand beaches. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now and have access to all our stories, enjoy exclusive content and stay up to date with constant updates. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in