Horses are one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of Mackinac Island. Their return from their…
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WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE 8.2 MILE TREK AROUND MACKINAC ISLAND
Completing the 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island is a must-do for many visitors traveling to Mackinac Island. It’s easy to…
Read more »Mackinac Island, By The Numbers
You may have heard that 600 horses come to work on car-free Mackinac Island each year. Or that it’s 8.2…
Read more »MACKINAC ISLAND TERRAIN AND VIEWPOINTS
As you approach Mackinac Island, either by ferry or airplane, notice how the landscape changes from a flat exterior to…
Read more »How to get a seasonal job on Mackinac Island
It takes a lot of hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions to serve the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit…
Read more »10½ MACKINAC ISLAND FUN FACTS
It seems no matter how many times you visit Mackinac Island, there is always something new to learn, some legend…
Read more »How to pronounce Mackinac Island
If you visit Mackinac Island, there’s a good chance you might overhear a conversation that includes something like, “Is it…
Read more »When does Mackinac Island open? After a winter of preparation
For nearly half the year, Mackinac Island goes into hibernation – or so it may seem to people who visit…
Read more »What’s the weather like on Mackinac Island in the spring?
Weather on Mackinac Island varies widely during the year because the climate truly does feature all four seasons. The temperate…
Read more »When is the best time to visit Mackinac Island?
Mackinac Island experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own unique personality. For the 500-some people who make Mackinac Island…
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