I always get a little antsy during the long Michigan winter, marked by gray skies and bitter cold. It makes me start to crave all things summer: sunshine, water, trees and flowers in full bloom. It makes me want to fall asleep to the gentle melody of a million crickets and wake to the sweet sounds…
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At the end of each season, I’m reminded of what a special year it’s been for our team at Threads of Mackinac. We’ve been fortunate to have a strong roster of employees who believe in our mission of supplying inspired design to the locals and visitors who flock to Mackinac Island each year. I’ve also…
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You might think of Mackinac Island first and foremost as an amazing wedding destination, a haven for history buffs or a nature photographer’s dream. It’s also the perfect place for your next pub crawl, a getaway with the girls or a weekend with the guys. But, hey, as much as adults love Mackinac…
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Not only does Mackinac Island feel like a world away from the daily routine of life. Some of the incredible sights in Mackinac Island State Park actually look as if they’re out of this world. While there are perfectly natural causes for the existence of iconic Mackinac Island rock formations such as…
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As you arrive on a ferry boat and leave the dock, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of downtown Mackinac Island. Instantly, you get a taste of the energy coursing through Main Street, from horse-drawn carriages and bicycles on the road to unique shops and delicious restaurants filling…
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Fudge has been synonymous with Mackinac Island for nearly 150 years. Today, it seems as though you can’t take five steps down Main Street without coming across one (or more!) of Mackinac Island’s many fudge shops. World-famous Mackinac Island fudge has become an iconic symbol, and many “fudgies”…
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A horse-drawn public carriage tour is one of the most popular ways to take in the gorgeous scenery of Mackinac Island. In less than two hours, you can get the lay of the land from downtown up into the state park and back – all while making friends with some of Mackinac Island’s iconic horses…
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Could you use a little break? An escape from the routine? Why not get the girls together for a weekend on Mackinac Island!?! Just like Mackinac Island is a great place for a Guys Weekend, it’s an ideal spot for you and your girlfriends to get away for a few nights. Here are just eight of the ways to…
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You might expect Mackinac Island to be full of beaches since it’s surrounded by water. And, of course, it is – although not the crowded, sandy shores you may be thinking of. The beaches you find on Mackinac Island are a bit rockier. More rugged. More secluded. They’re places with crystal clear…
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Taking a narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island is a must for first-time visitors. You’ll get the lay of the land and take a look at some of the most popular sights, from Grand Hotel to Fort Mackinac to Arch Rock. Yet, a carriage can only take you so far into the rugged interior of…
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