It seems no matter how many times you visit Mackinac Island, there is always something new to learn, some legend to hear, some history to experience. Here are 10 ½ fun facts about your favorite Michigan Island: MACKINAC ISLAND IS HOME TO THE LARGEST LILAC TREE IN MICHIGAN Lilac trees aren’t native…
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Of the three historic cemeteries on Mackinac Island, one is a military burial ground with graves that go back more than 200 years. Both British and American troops have been laid to rest at the Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery, but not every body in the ground belonged to a soldier. If you walk to one…
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You’ve done it! You’ve started to plan your first visit to Mackinac Island! We know how exciting of a time this is. As you begin to explore how you’re going to get to Mackinac Island, where you’re going to stay on Mackinac Island, all the things to do on Mackinac Island, and the must-try fudge shop…
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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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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…
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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…
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There are more than a dozen bed-and-breakfasts on Mackinac Island, and each one has its own history, its own architectural style and its own personality. For example, one of the unique things about the Victorian home at 7504 Market St. is that it flies an Irish flag from the front porch. The…
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Sunshine warming your face. Gulls squawking by. The sweet smell of lilacs in the air. Ah, springtime on Mackinac Island! Take a deep breath and you’ll find that the scent of lilacs takes you to a special time in your life. Maybe to a special place or a special person. Lilacs have that effect. And on…
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So many people have contributed to the history and development of Mackinac Island, yet so often the markers above their final resting places offer little more information than their names. For example, among the hundreds of grave sites in Mackinac Island's Ste. Ann’s Cemetery is one shared by…
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Congratulations! You’ve researched Mackinac Island places to stay and made your reservation. Maybe you’ve even purchased your ferry tickets and decided whether to bring your own bike or rent one on the island. Wherever you've booked a room and however you've decided to travel, it always feels so…
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