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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Once the calendar flips past Labor Day, summer is done and Mackinac Island enters what the travel industry calls the shoulder season. Or, shall we say, shoulder pads season? Even though things around town quiet down a bit when the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination transitions to fall, it's loud…
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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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Coolcationing is a hot new trend, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The combo term (that’s now a legit word, per the Cambridge Dictionary) describes a vacation to cooler climes where people can have fun and escape the heat. There’s lots of buzz around coolcations in the midst of record-high global…
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[Note: Permission is needed from both the City of Mackinac Island and Mackinac State Historic Parks to operate a drone on Mackinac Island.] Some of the most striking photographs of Mackinac Island’s gorgeous landscape have been taken from above, by helicopter, plane and even drone. However, drones…
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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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With so many coffee shops, breakfast spots, bars and restaurants to choose from on Mackinac Island, it’s easy to overlook the Best Picnic Spot in Michigan. Yet, Marquette Park is a delightful place to spread out a blanket and have something to eat as you soak up the sun and watch all the people…
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One of the first things you’ll notice about Mackinac Island when you step off the ferry boat is that there are horse-drawn carriages everywhere. It’s a big part of the charm of visiting a car-free destination! Some of the carriages are shuttles that take visitors to a particular place to stay, such…
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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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