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 incredible rock formation. Unfortunately, Mackinac Falls […]
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You could work this summer as a golf shop attendant anywhere. Or you could work as a golf shop attendant at Mackinac Island’s historic Wawashkamo Golf Club, a 125-year-old course built on a battleground where British and American soldiers fought during the War of 1812. You could work this summer as a retail associate. Or
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While there’s no road map to car-free Mackinac Island, the official Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau web site has lots of resources to help you map out your visit. Literally, you can find actual maps in the Mackinac Island Guides & Maps: Download Directory. Whether you’re plotting routes for a hike through Mackinac Island State Park
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Mackinac Island can be a lot of different things to a lot of different people. A relaxing escape from the busyness of the day-to-day-routine. An adventure to a mystical place full of history and charm. A foodie’s fantasy. A hiker’s paradise. A bicyclist’s dream. This is no different for all the different types of dads
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When the United States celebrates Washington’s Birthday each February, there’s a special significance for Mackinac Island. After all, it was during George Washington’s presidency that the British agreed to relinquish control of Fort Mackinac. That was more than a decade after the end of the Revolutionary War! Although the federal holiday is still officially recognized
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Among the many perks of spending the night on Mackinac Island is the opportunity to watch the sunset after the last ferry boat departs for the night. To see the sunrise before the first ferry arrives in the morning. And, of course, to enjoy Mackinac Island nightlife in the bars and restaurants with drinks, dancing,
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Albert Einstein conceived of the possibility more than a century ago and astronomers now have photographed one for the first time. Yet, it was physicist John Wheeler who coined the term “black hole.” What a great way to describe a part of outer space so dense that nothing – not even light – can escape
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Like to hike? Or mountain bike? How about slice through the water in a kayak? If outdoor recreation is your jam, then Mackinac Island is a destination you don’t want to miss. Yes, Mackinac Island. That car-free place with the world-famous fudge, historic hotels and 18th-century fort. That…and so much more. Outdoor Adventure on Mackinac
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After a long winter on Mackinac Island, spring finally returns each year. By the calendar, spring officially starts in late March. But on Mackinac Island, the surest signs of spring include the return of Mackinac Island horses, the arrival of the season’s first ferry boats and the blast of the Fort Mackinac cannon on opening
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Weather on Mackinac Island varies widely during the year because the climate truly does feature all four seasons. Temperate summers on Mackinac Island provide the perfect escape from overbearing heat and humidity. Gorgeous autumns on Mackinac Island offer bursts of fall color with warm days and cool nights. And the winters on Mackinac Island beckon
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The jewel of the Great Lakes. Enjoy beautiful vistas, shopping, and carriage rides during the day, and watch the city transform at night with its happening music and bar scene. Mackinac Island has something for everyone.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
7274 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3783
www.mackinacisland.org
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