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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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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Paddlers who come out on the Straits of Mackinac with Mackinac Island’s Great Turtle Kayak Tours ask a good many questions. But the question that often comes before all others, especially for first-time Mackinac Island visitors, is this: Which is the better time for a kayak tour, sunrise or sunset…
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For kids, there is a time to learn. (That’s called school.) And there’s a time for fun. (That’s called vacation.) But us parents know better. Taking a trip is often a learning experience, even for adults. Going different places and seeing different things exposes us to new experiences, broadening…
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With pristine waters, historical structures and unmatched natural beauty, it’s easy to see why Mackinac Island is a popular destination with more than 1 million visitors a year. But it’s not just a place to visit. Mackinac Island is a working, functional town with 500 year-round residents, a…
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Coolcationing is a hot new trend, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The combo term (that’s now a legit word, per the Cambridge Dictionary) describes a vacation to cooler climes where people can have fun and escape the heat. There’s lots of buzz around coolcations in the midst of record-high global…
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Does Mackinac Island have an airport? The short answer, yes. The longer answer: It’s a self-service airport available for regional charter flights or private planes. Major commercial airlines do not land at the Mackinac Island Airport. OVERVIEW OF THE MACKINAC ISLAND AIRPORT The Mackinac Island…
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Each season brings a unique personality to Mackinac Island. A forest of color erupts in the fall, snow covers the landscape in winter and the state park awakens with new blooms in spring. But in summertime…well, there’s nothing quite like it. See for yourself! Here are 20 glorious images to give you…
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Students have gone on field trips to Mackinac Island for years, taking a break from the classroom for experiential learning in one of Michigan’s most historic places. But you don't have to be in school to go on a field trip. Mackinac Island is a great place for real-life learning the entire family…
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Some people who work on Mackinac Island tend bar or wait tables while others take care of guests in the many beautiful places to stay. But there are many other jobs on Mackinac Island, too. For example, you can work as a historical interpreter. Here's how one historical interpreter describes what…
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