After Mackinac Island's iconic Halloween Weekend at the end of October, the ferry boats reduce their schedules and tourist traffic slows significantly. But just because Mackinac Island is the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to visit in the winter, too. In…
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Covering 4 square miles, Mackinac Island is relatively small. Small enough that one of the joys of visiting the island is being able to ride a bike all the way around. But what is now Mackinac Island actually used to be much, much smaller. In fact, the land at one time was almost entirely covered by…
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One of the many unique places to go while visiting Mackinac Island is British Landing. For starters, it has a fascinating history (more on that later). It’s also incredibly scenic and has a lot of fun things to do. Yet, because it’s located near the northern tip of the island about halfway around…
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Mackinac Island is less than four square miles, yet it offers more than 70 miles of trails. Good for hiking, biking and even horseback riding, the trails crisscross Mackinac Island running along bluffs, over hills, and through the thick canopy of the forest. While you’re out exploring you might hear…
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You've convinced yourself, your spouse, your family - whomever - that it’s time to book a Mackinac Island getaway. Now, where do you start? Here's a quick rundown of things you need to know when planning a trip to Mackinac Island: Mackinac Island Lodging Like any trip, lodging is a nice starting…
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For nearly half the year, Mackinac Island goes into hibernation – or so it may seem to people who visit the beautiful and historic Michigan travel destination in the spring, summer or fall. For sure, winter is a quieter time, when the 500-some people who live year round on Mackinac Island refuel…
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Did you know that Mackinac Island is home to the oldest baseball field in all of Michigan? Or that the waters around Mackinac Island offer some the best fishing in the Great Lakes? Because historic historic Fort Mackinac looms high on the bluffs, Mackinac Island often is identified with its military…
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Long before Mackinac Island became a popular summer travel spot with historic hotels, world-famous fudge and charming horse-drawn carriage rides, it was a military stronghold. But long before even Fort Mackinac was established, it was the unbridled power of the surrounding water itself that made…
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Do you ever think about that special someone you met on Mackinac Island? The one who showed you the sights on a carriage tour? Who took you down secret trails in Mackinac Island State Park? Who whisked you away by taxi to a romantic dinner? Yes, we’re talking about the horses of Mackinac Island. Do…
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Horses have a long history on Mackinac Island and horses play a variety of roles on Mackinac Island. In fact, horses are probably one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of Mackinac Island! Horses also happen to be one of the first signs of spring returning to Mackinac Island. We…
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