Not only does Mackinac Island feel like a world away from the daily routine of life. Some of the incredible sights in Mackinac Island State Park actually look as if they’re out of this world. While there are perfectly natural causes for the existence of iconic Mackinac Island rock formations such as…
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When you hear the name “Mackinac Island” you might think of a bustling downtown full of bicycles, horse-drawn carriages and fudge shops. For sure, that’s true. But Mackinac Island is much, much bigger than that. Although the entire island measures only 3.8 square-miles, there’s a whole world to…
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More than 260 years ago, what was then known as Fort Michilimackinac came under attack during Pontiac’s War, a Native American attempt to overthrow British rule in the Great Lakes. Under the guise of a lacrosse game, a coalition of warriors invaded the fort and routed the British who controlled it…
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Mackinac Island is home to some of the world’s most incredible sights and some of its most interesting history. Iconic landmarks such as the ancient Arch Rock and 19th-century Fort Holmes make for great sight-seeing. Did you know they also can be part of a great workout? You can take in the beauty…
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Running on Mackinac Island is, quite simply, one of my favorite things to do. Sharing ideas, suggestions and thoughts about running on Mackinac Island is a close second. Happily, I’ve been doing both for 30 years. I knew Mackinac Island well having spent many a summer day, as a kid and young adult…
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As the story of Lover's Leap goes, a young woman sat atop the cliff, eagerly awaiting the return of her lover. He had gone with the tribe’s other warriors into battle to prove he was worthy of marrying her. Each day she trained her eyes on the horizon looking for any sign of him. One day, the…
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When one thinks of the natural attractions on Mackinac Island, the mind immediately jumps to Arch Rock or Sugar Loaf or Devil’s Kitchen. And deservedly so. These are great natural wonders that are easy to find and make prime selfie spots. But they aren’t the only natural attractions on Mackinac…
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Mackinac Falls must have been quite a sight, just like today’s Arch Rock. Mackinac Island’s most photographed natural wonder stands some 140 feet above Lake Huron and forms a perfect picture frame with its magnificent limestone arch. But about a mile east of Arch Rock, there’s an even more…
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Did you know there's a "White House" on Mackinac Island? No, not that White House. The white house we're talking about is the Michigan Governor's Summer Residence, a historic home that you can tour for free during your visit to Mackinac Island - so long as the governor isn't staying in it! While…
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What makes you happy? A stroll along the water? A book you just can’t put down? There’s actually a simple formula for making your heart smile, according to “The Happiness Equation,” a groundbreaking book written by New York Times bestselling author Neil Pasricha. And it just takes 20 minutes per…
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