Not many travelers experience the woods of Mackinac Island State Park in the summertime, much less the winter. Especially after sunset. But three times each year, visitors and residents alike have the opportunity to enjoy a lantern-lit excursion into the interior of Mackinac Island with the Twilight…
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When you think of Mackinac Island, what word comes to mind? Breathtaking? Surrounded by water within sight of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island offers stunning sights all over. Relaxing? On Mackinac Island you can leave your fast-paced life behind. In fact, the whole island is car-free…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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Mackinac Island is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Mackinac Island for couples is romantic. Mackinac Island for outdoor enthusiasts is paradise. For your next Girls Weekend, Mackinac Island is the perfect place. And Mackinac Island is ideal for a Guys Weekend, too. But…
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There’s a lot of reasons people come to Mackinac Island in the winter. Some visit for Mackinac Island's annual Christmas Bazaar and tree lighting. Others enjoy a week of quiet relaxation between Christmas and the New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop. But many of the people who come to Mackinac Island in…
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All season long, from April through October, Mackinac Island caters to visitors from all over the world. It's the USA's Best Summer Travel Destination. Among the Best Places to Visit for Fall. And one of the Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the country. Come November, the 500 year-round residents of…
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In a sense, Mackinac Island closes for the year when the ferry boats stop their regular daily schedule of passenger trips at the end of October. From November into the following April, the 500 or so year-round residents of Mackinac Island are left to themselves to enjoy the offseason. But since more…
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