Under the cover of night on Nov. 4, 1888, a cunning scheme unfolded at Fort Mackinac. A rubber hose was slipped through the barred window of a jail cell, delivering an intoxicating stream of Duffy’s Malt Whiskey to two imprisoned soldiers. Inside, the privates eagerly gulped the liquid contraband…
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In most places around Michigan and other areas of the country that get snow, too much of the white stuff can force schools to close for the day. Icy, windswept roads present a hazardous challenge for school buses and other vehicles, after all. But on car-free Mackinac Island, ironically, lots of…
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From a distance, the 500-plus draft horses working on Mackinac Island during the summer might appear identical. But up close, each horse reveals its own unique personality—its “horse-onality,” if you will. Their names often reflect their distinct characteristics. Take Zeus, for example, the tallest…
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While the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival takes place in June, preparations for the annual celebration are happening all the time. Whether you plan to be on the island when the sweet-scented flowers are in bloom or not, you can stay up to date on all of this year’s activities by signing up for the…
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Upwards of 1 million people traveled to see the great solar eclipse of 2024. And just because the sun won’t go dark over North America again until 2044 doesn’t mean you missed out until then. There are lots of opportunities for astro-tourism each and every year! As you might expect, Mackinac Island…
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