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Smile, you’re on Mackinac Island! Happy 2020 vacation photos

Posted on December 30, 2020

Mackinac Island visitors had a lot to smile about in 2020, despite travel challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although…

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Can I fly to Mackinac Island?

Posted on December 9, 2020

Yes, you can fly to Mackinac Island! In fact, in the depths of winter when ice clogs the Straits of…

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Fall Fitness Challenge! See if you can conquer Mackinac Island

Posted on September 28, 2020

Mackinac Island is home to some of the world’s most incredible sights and some of its most interesting history. Iconic…

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Taking the reins with a Drive-It-Yourself Carriage Tour

Posted on August 19, 2020

Whether you’re a horse aficionado, desire adventure, or are a backseat driver type who yearns for control, you can satisfy…

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Sights to see on Mackinac Island: The story behind Anne’s Tablet

Posted on August 14, 2020

Constance Fenimore Woolson grew up in Cleveland. She fell to her death in Italy. And her family has ties to…

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Family travel to Mackinac Island: A field trip for all ages

Posted on August 5, 2020

Students have gone on field trips to Mackinac Island for years, taking a break from the classroom for experiential learning…

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See Mackinac Island Like Never Before Through Geocaching

Posted on July 22, 2020

Mackinac Island’s timeless familiarity is a major draw for many visitors. You know the charming downtown. You know the delectable…

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Social distancing on Mackinac Island: Where you can go to escape

Posted on June 26, 2020

With social distancing now a part of our lives, what does that mean for summer travel? Where can we go…

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Mackinac Island State Park celebrates 125th anniversary

Posted on June 10, 2020

Did you know that before Mackinac Island State Park was created, Mackinac Island was home to the country’s second national…

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Just imagine if the Mackinac Bridge went to Mackinac Island

Posted on June 3, 2020

With a total length of five miles, the Mackinac Bridge remains one of the longest bridges in the world even…

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