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Birding on Mackinac Island

Posted on March 31, 2021

If you take a moment and stand still on Mackinac Island, you’ll probably hear a variety of sounds. The sound…

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Mackinac Island, By The Numbers

Posted on March 17, 2021

You may have heard that 600 horses come to work on car-free Mackinac Island each year. Or that it’s 8.2…

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MACKINAC ISLAND TERRAIN AND VIEWPOINTS

Posted on March 10, 2021

As you approach Mackinac Island, either by ferry or airplane, notice how the landscape changes from a flat exterior to…

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How to get a seasonal job on Mackinac Island

Posted on March 3, 2021

It takes a lot of hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions to serve the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit…

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10½ MACKINAC ISLAND FUN FACTS

Posted on February 24, 2021

It seems no matter how many times you visit Mackinac Island, there is always something new to learn, some legend…

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When does Mackinac Island open? After a winter of preparation

Posted on February 10, 2021

For nearly half the year, Mackinac Island goes into hibernation – or so it may seem to people who visit…

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What’s the weather like on Mackinac Island in the spring?

Posted on February 3, 2021

Weather on Mackinac Island varies widely during the year because the climate truly does feature all four seasons. The temperate…

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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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